Bethesda Considers Performance Patches for Oblivion Remastered on PC and Consoles After Switch 2 Launch
AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer ·
Oblivion Remastered's smooth Switch 2 launch has put pressure on Bethesda to finally patch lingering performance issues on PC, PS5, and Xbox.
The recent launch of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered on the Nintendo Switch 2 has inadvertently highlighted a lingering frustration for players on other platforms. While the new portable version arrived in a remarkably well-optimised state, PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S players are still dealing with the frame pacing glitches, stuttering, and persistent bugs that accompanied the game's initial release back in April of last year. When the remaster first dropped, many in the community expected robust post-launch support for such a high-profile project, but those updates largely failed to materialize.
The sharp contrast became impossible to ignore this week when comparison videos revealed that the Switch 2 edition runs noticeably smoother, prompting a fresh wave of community feedback and creator discussions regarding parity across hardware. Fortunately, Bethesda seems ready to respond. Following the resurgence of these performance debates, the developer acknowledged the community pressure on X, stating that they have heard the feedback and are looking into bringing the Switch 2 optimisations to other platforms.
This echoes previous hints given to content creator MrMattyPlays last month, though concrete timelines remain unconfirmed. For players who invested in the PC and console versions early, a comprehensive performance patch is long overdue. As digital ecosystems evolve and cross-platform expectations rise, treating players equitably across all devices should be standard practice.
Original reporting from Sherif Saed at Eurogamer dives into the technical breakdown.
Tags: The Elder Scrolls, Nintendo Switch 2, PC Gaming, Console Gaming, RPG
Original article: Eurogamer