The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered was one of the most popular games that released last year, but I think it's also fair to say that it was one of the jankiest as well. Not only did the game launch with a series of performance issues, but also a nasty memory leak that made the game's problems intensify the further that a player got into a gaming session.
Despite this, the patches for the game were few and far between, with the last one coming in July, despite the protestations of those that still thought the game had several problems. Back in October, many were concerned that Bethesda and Virtuos had simply abandoned the game, and four months deep into 2026, it seems as though those fears were warranted.
Oblivion Remastered Is Still Considered Pretty Broken
Given that Oblivion Remastered is meant to be the definitive version of the game, the fact that it still runs so poorly should be another stain on Bethesda's reputation, and a year on, you still have tech experts like Digital Foundry claiming that the game is "still broken."
If Fallout 3 Makes A Comeback, I Hope It's Nothing Like Oblivion Remastered
Fallout 3 Remastered can't simply be a repeat of Oblivion's success. It needs to be something more.
After testing the game a year later, Digital Foundry explains that Oblivion Remastered is still suffering from hitches and stuttering frame rates, enough to distract and put people off from playing. It's also speculated that, since the game has only received two patches in its entire lifespan, the memory leak issue is most likely still prevalent, though that hasn't been tested just yet.
As for if there are any chances of the game getting fixed, they're pretty low, but one of the only sparks of hope for Oblivion players is the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 port, which may have Bethesda and Virtuos revisit the game across all platforms. Personally, I think that's wishful thinking, and given that the port actually looks quite bad, I wouldn't get your hopes up for a long overdue fix.
OpenCritic Reviews
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion™ Remastered modernizes the 2006 Game of the Year with all new stunning visuals and refined gameplay. Explore the vast landscape of Cyrodiil like never before and stop the forces of Oblivion from overtaking the land in one of the greatest RPGs ever from the award-winning Bethesda Game Studios.
Rediscover Cyrodiil
Journey through the rich world of Tamriel and battle across the planes of Oblivion where handcrafted details have been meticulously recreated to ensure each moment of exploration is awe-inspiring.
Navigate Your Own Story
From the noble warrior to the sinister assassin, wizened sorcerer, or scrappy blacksmith, forge your path and play the way you want.
Experience an Epic Adventure
Step inside a universe bursting with captivating stories and encounter an unforgettable cast of characters. Master swordcraft and wield powerful magic as you fight to save Tamriel from the Daedric invasion.
The Complete Story
Experience everything Oblivion has to offer with previously released story expansions Shivering Isles, Knights of the Nine, and additional downloadable content included in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered.
- Genre(s)
- Action, RPG, Open-World, Adventure
