The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has been available for nearly a week, and players have already begun sharing their top suggestions for potential improvements.
Since Bethesda Game Studios and Virtuos quietly released the long-rumored remaster last Tuesday, fans have been diving back into Cyrodiil to compare it with the 2006 original. While much of the world remains unchanged—just enhanced with modern visuals—several gameplay tweaks have been introduced to better appeal to newer audiences. With features like the addition of sprint now in place, players are left wondering what other enhancements could be included.
Bethesda has actively engaged with the community through its official Discord server, listening to player feedback and suggestions. It's uncertain how many of these ideas will make it into future updates, but the developers are clearly paying attention. That said, a few key requests have risen to the top of the list.
### Smoother Sprint MechanicsOne of the most noticeable additions in Oblivion Remastered is the sprint mechanic, which makes traversing the vast landscapes—including the fiery depths of Oblivion—much faster. However, the current implementation feels somewhat clunky. The character’s animation during sprinting involves a forward-leaning posture and exaggerated arm movements that feel unnatural and immersion-breaking.
While some fans suggest adjusting the sprint animation entirely for a more fluid look, others are calling for an optional toggle that would allow players to choose between the new sprint style or revert to the classic movement system.
Enhanced Character Customization
While social media is filled with humorous custom character creations, many players feel the game's character creation system still lacks depth. Among the top requests are expanded hairstyle options and more detailed body customization tools, including adjustable height and weight sliders. Additionally, many are hoping for the ability to change their appearance later in the game, offering greater flexibility and personalization beyond the initial setup.
AnswerSee ResultsDifficulty Adjustments
Difficulty balance has become a hot topic since launch, particularly around Adept and Expert modes. Many players find Adept too easy, while Expert is seen as overly punishing. Fans are requesting a difficulty slider or additional settings to let players fine-tune the challenge level, potentially even recreating the original game’s experience.
“Please add difficulty sliders,” one user pleaded on Discord. “Adept is way too easy and boring, but Expert requires too much grinding. I can’t keep playing without a patch.”
Mod Support Implementation
Given Bethesda’s long-standing support for modding communities, many were surprised that mod support was absent at launch for Oblivion Remastered. Although unofficial PC mods are circulating among tech-savvy players, console users remain locked out from this freedom.
Official mod support would not only improve the modding experience on PC but also potentially open the door for console players to enjoy mods in the future.
Spell Management System
As players continue investing dozens of hours into Oblivion Remastered, they’ve discovered that spell menus are becoming cluttered and difficult to navigate. Many spells are rarely used, yet they all appear in a single, unorganized list.
To streamline the experience, players are suggesting sorting options and the ability to hide unused spells. One Discord user noted, “There should be a way to remove spells you don’t use anymore. Once you start crafting custom spells and leveling up, your spellbook becomes impossible to manage.”
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Improved Map UI and Soul Gem Identification
Exploration is a core pillar of any Elder Scrolls game, so players are pushing for a clearer map interface that indicates whether locations have already been cleared. This would help avoid revisiting areas unnecessarily after completing them hours ago.
Another commonly cited issue involves Soul Gems. In Skyrim, players could identify Soul Gem contents by name alone, and fans hope a similar feature will be added to Oblivion Remastered to simplify usage.
Performance Optimization
Though many players report smooth performance across platforms, there are ongoing issues with frame drops, visual glitches, and bugs. These were further highlighted when a recent backend update caused graphical instability and removed access to certain settings on PC. Bethesda has acknowledged the problem and is working on fixes, suggesting future updates may bring broader performance improvements.
Although players eagerly await official updates, PC users aren't completely reliant on Bethesda for improvements. There are already hundreds of community-created mods available, allowing fans to customize the game to their liking. Some popular requests—like an upright sprint animation and expanded customization—are already being addressed by modders.For more on Oblivion Remastered, check out our full coverage including reports on a player who broke free from Cyrodiil to explore Valenwood, Skyrim, and Hammerfell—the speculated setting of The Elder Scrolls VI. We also offer a complete guide packed with an [Interactive Map], step-by-step walkthroughs for the [Main Questline] and every [Guild Quest], tips on [Building the Perfect Character], [Things to Do First], [PC Cheat Codes], and much more.
