Tech experts have raised alarms over serious performance issues in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, now affecting millions of gamers across all consoles as they eagerly await a crucial patch.

Despite a soaring launch that attracted over 4 million players and a ‘very positive’ rating on Steam, the remastered classic is plagued by various technical glitches.

An in-depth analysis by Digital Foundry uncovered significant problems on every platform. Analyst Thomas Morgan stated, "No platform is spared from the issues, whether it's PS5, PS5 Pro, or Xbox Series consoles. All experience frustrating performance drops, especially during open-world exploration." He highlighted instances of sub-60 fps frame rates and gameplay deterioration that seems to worsen the longer players engage with the game, possibly due to a memory leak.

Notably, many players are experiencing crashes when attempting to load saved games, further complicating the gameplay experience. Morgan pointed out that a continuous playthrough tends to perform worse than a fresh start, and issues arise when cycling through saves.

As players delve deeper into this expansive fantasy RPG, the dire need for developer Bethesda to address these glitches becomes increasingly apparent. Morgan stressed, "It’s critical that Virtuos prioritizes stabilizing the game and fixing the crashes. It's alarming for any remaster to face such issues right after launch."

Digital Foundry’s analysis didn’t hold back, suggesting that Oblivion Remastered might have been rushed to market, citing discrepancies among versions, with a hotfix for Xbox Series X not yet available for PlayStation 5.

But how does the PC version fare? DF had previously reported that its performance is equally concerning, calling the experience 'dire.' It’s certainly worth reading their full analysis for further insights.

Despite its troubling performance, Oblivion Remastered has become a commercial success, ranking as the third best-selling game of 2025 in the U.S. within just a week of its surprise launch on April 22, trailing only behind Monster Hunter: Wilds and Assassin’s Creed: Shadows.

Developed by Virtuos using Unreal Engine 5, Oblivion Remastered boasts impressive visual and feature enhancements, including 4K resolution and 60 frames per second. Significant improvements span character creation, combat animations, and even new dialogue, with fans divided on whether the remaster might actually be a full remake.

As players navigate the game, many are advising newcomers to tackle Kvatch early on to bypass level scaling issues that can make it overwhelmingly difficult later. In an adventurous twist, one player even discovered a way to escape Cyrodiil to explore Valenwood, Skyrim, and Hammerfell, areas rumored to feature in The Elder Scrolls VI.

For those seeking guidance, we provide a comprehensive overview of everything you need to know about Oblivion Remastered, featuring an Interactive Map, complete Main Questline walkthroughs, tips for character building, essential first steps, and a trove of PC cheat codes.