PC players of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered encountered unexpected issues following a surprise update rolled out today, but Bethesda has assured fans that a solution is in the works. The update, provided by Virtuos, was released without prior notice or accompanying patch notes, leaving players puzzled about its purpose. While some continued their gaming sessions unaffected, others quickly discovered that the update disrupted more than it improved.
Yoooo why would @virtuosgames push an update to Oblivion Remastered that removes all upscaling right before the games first weekend?!!?
— Twon. (@Web3Twon) April 25, 2025
No DLSS
No FSR
RIP playable performance....
** Disable auto updates or disable internet connection **@bethesda @BethesdaStudios SAVE US! pic.twitter.com/EwJ5eu5qUN
A Reddit user highlighted the issue, stating, "Can't change the upscaling methods anymore. It's set to 'off' and while the arrows are clickable nothing happens. So I closed the game, disabled fluid motion in the NVidia app (was testing something before the patch came) and started the game again. Loading times for my save are long again and still can't change upscaling settings lol. Now I am stuck with 40-60 fps in high settings with a 5800X3D and a 5080. Nice patch :D"
While some players reported no significant changes in performance, others faced new challenges, including reduced framerates. A common complaint was the inability to adjust upscaling settings, which has left many fans frustrated just before Oblivion Remastered’s first weekend.
Bethesda has since addressed the issue on its official support page, explaining that the update was intended for "a few backend tweaks and nothing directly impacting gameplay." However, it appears that players who purchased Oblivion Remastered through the Microsoft Store are primarily affected, experiencing issues with upscaling and anti-aliasing options.
"Any graphic settings adjusted prior to the Microsoft Store hotfix are still enabled and function normally," Bethesda clarified. "However, you will temporarily be unable to adjust those settings due to the issue with the settings UI. The team is taking a look and working out a resolution, we will share more info as soon as we can."
While a fix is pending, players on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X | S can continue enjoying the game without issues. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered was released earlier this week for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X | S. For more insights into Bethesda and Virtuos' approach to remastering, explore why they aimed to maintain the original game's jank and why some players still cherish it after all these years.
