Introduction: Why Oblivion Remastered Is Blowing Up Right Now
If you’re a fan of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, you’re probably just as hyped as the rest of us right now. The newly released Oblivion Remastered is making major waves — not just among old-school fans, but also with a whole new generation of players. And today, we’ve got a huge leak, important updates, and some handy gameplay tips you won't want to miss.
First things first — the remaster has completely revitalized the game. It’s not just a visual upgrade; gameplay mechanics have seen major tweaks too. Plus, with new rumors about a potential Nintendo Switch 2 release, there's a lot to unpack.
Let’s dive straight into all the details and give you the full lowdown!
Oblivion Remastered Crushes Steam Records
Oblivion Remastered recently smashed an incredible milestone: over 200,000 concurrent players on Steam.
For a game that's nearing its 20th anniversary, that's massive.
Key Highlights:
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Modern graphics overhaul
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Improved animations and textures
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Revitalized combat and mechanics
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Fresh interest from both veteran and new players
This kind of momentum is extremely rare for remasters. It’s clear that Bethesda hit a sweet spot here.
Huge Leak Hints at Nintendo Switch 2 Port
Now, for the juiciest part — a big leak just dropped about Oblivion Remastered making its way to the Nintendo Switch 2.
Here’s what we know:
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A reliable Xbox insider, Exodus, reported that the port is already in active development.
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No official reveal date yet.
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It's unlikely to be a launch title for the Switch 2’s rumored June 5 release.
Given Bethesda's history (remember Skyrim on the original Switch?), this leak seems believable. Fingers crossed the price point stays reasonable, because Nintendo games usually don’t come cheap.
How Skyrim’s Switch Success Supports This Leak
Looking back, Skyrim’s port to the Nintendo Switch was a major win:
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Smooth performance both docked and handheld.
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Added Zelda-themed content and full DLC.
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Consistently praised for its stability and portability.
If Oblivion Remastered follows the same playbook, Switch 2 players are in for a serious treat.
Current PC Performance - The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
While the game looks stunning, PC players are facing some serious performance issues.
According to Digital Foundry:
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High frame time spikes
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Frame drops, even on powerful rigs
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CPU bottlenecks without modding
In short, Oblivion Remastered impresses visually but struggles performance-wise on PC. Optimizing it will take a little effort.
Essential Tips to Boost PC Performance
If you're struggling with performance, there are a few tricks to squeeze out extra frames.
Quick Fixes:
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Lower shadow quality and disable depth of field
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Update your GPU drivers (especially AMD users — FSR 4 support just rolled out!)
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Avoid CPU-heavy mods for now
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Use GPU setting recommendations from Digital Foundry
And if you really want to dive deep, modders are already working on optimization patches. Definitely keep an eye out!
Mastering Lockpicking in Oblivion Remastered
Forget mods — here’s a simple technique to nail hard locks every time.
Lockpicking Basics:
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Keep bumping the pin until you notice a slower drop speed.
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Once it moves slowly, pop it immediately.
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Rinse and repeat for each pin.
It takes practice, but after a few tries, you’ll open even the toughest locks like a pro.
Big thanks to Hutch for popularizing this method — it’s a total game-changer.
Is Magic Leveling Broken? Let's Talk About It
Magic leveling in Oblivion Remastered is stirring up some major debates.
Current Situation:
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High mana-cost spells grant massive XP boosts.
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Players are reaching 100 Restoration in mere minutes.
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In the original, it could take 17,000+ spell casts to max a school!
Community Feedback:
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Some say it’s broken and needs a nerf.
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Others enjoy the faster progression, especially for spell-focused builds.
If you’re playing normally without grinding exploits, it feels pretty smooth. But for those intentionally power-leveling, it’s almost too easy.
Tips for Natural Magic Progression
Want a more balanced experience? Try this:
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Use spells organically during combat instead of spamming.
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Avoid custom high-cost spells purely for XP gain.
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Mix Restoration, Destruction, and Alteration spells during battles.
You’ll still level fast but without completely breaking the balance of the game.
Community Requests: Borrow Features from Baldur’s Gate 3
Another big discussion: Oblivion Remastered badly needs a better item collection system.
Main Complaints:
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Tiny items like gold coins are easy to miss.
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Dark dungeons make item hunting frustrating.
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No clear indicators for loot on bodies.
How Baldur’s Gate 3 Nails It:
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Press a key, and all lootable items get highlighted.
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Easy visual cues for distant and close items.
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Massive time saver, especially for RPG fans.
If Oblivion could add a loot highlight system or even an optional loot spell, it would make exploration way less tedious.
Top Community Comments and Requests
The community is buzzing with great suggestions for future updates:
Top Suggestions:
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Add a "cleared" icon for completed dungeons on the map.
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Fix inventory glitches where equipped weapons/shields don’t display correctly.
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Streamline switching between world map and local map with a single button.
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Introduce DLC content like rebuilding Kvatch.
Each of these quality-of-life updates would massively improve the long-term enjoyment of the game.
Conclusion: Oblivion Remastered's Future Looks Bright
Despite some rough edges, Oblivion Remastered is breathing new life into a beloved classic. Between performance patches, potential Switch 2 ports, and the vibrant community feedback, the game’s future looks incredibly promising.
Stay tuned for more updates, keep sharing your feedback, and, most importantly, have fun diving back into Cyrodiil!
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