Oblivion Remastered crashes worsen, need urgent fix

Technical analyses reveal that The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered suffers from notable performance problems across all console platforms while players await critical updates.

While the remaster has enjoyed commercial success with over 4 million players and a 'Very Positive' Steam rating, performance optimization remains its primary weakness.

Technical Analysis Exposes Engine Problems

Digital Foundry's comprehensive testing uncovered performance flaws affecting all console versions. Lead analyst Thomas Morgan reported:

Performance issues plague every platform - whether PS5, PS5 Pro, or Xbox Series consoles all suffer from traversal stutters in open-world areas. We're seeing persistent sub-60fps performance that degrades over extended play sessions, likely indicating a memory leak. Most concerning are the system crashes that occur repeatedly across PlayStation and Xbox platforms.

These technical problems manifest in multiple ways:

• Extended play sessions show degraded performance compared to fresh startups
• Save file cycling introduces new bugs in existing games
• Notable camera positioning errors during horseback riding

The potential memory leak causing progressive performance degradation raises particular concern, compounded by the frequent save-related crashes.

Developer Response Urgently Needed

With these stability issues directly impacting gameplay, pressure mounts on Virtuos to prioritize fixes. Digital Foundry's analysis strongly suggests the remaster may have been rushed to market, noting inconsistent update schedules between platforms.

PC performance previously received similar criticism, described as "dire" in earlier analyses. Despite these technical shortcomings, the remaster has achieved remarkable commercial success, becoming 2025's third best-selling title in its debut week.

Remastered Features Shine Through Technical Issues

The Unreal Engine 5 conversion delivers:

• Native 4K resolution at 60fps
• Completely rebuilt character creation
• Modernized third-person camera controls
• Enhanced lip-syncing technology

Player reception remains largely positive, with many considering the extensive upgrades equivalent to a full remake rather than a simple remaster.

For players diving into Cyrodiil, experts recommend tackling Kvatch early before level scaling increases difficulty. Adventurous explorers have even discovered methods to break through world boundaries into Hammerfell - the rumored setting of The Elder Scrolls VI.