The recent release of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered on the Nintendo Switch 2 has ignited player frustration, with many noticing that the port appears to be better optimized than its counterparts on other platforms. While the Switch 2 version runs well, some fans are upset that the optimizations seemingly haven't been applied to the PlayStation, Xbox, and PC versions, which launched last year.
Oblivion Remastered, an Unreal Engine 5 update of the 2006 RPG, was a commercial success upon its initial release on PS5, Xbox, and PC. However, the launch was marred by numerous bugs, crashes, and performance issues. Despite subsequent patches, the game has remained in a less-than-ideal state on these platforms, according to reports from Digital Foundry. The last update for these versions was in July 2025.
When the Switch 2 port arrived on August 11, players found that, despite the console's less powerful hardware, the game largely ran smoothly. This was attributed to further optimizations, particularly concerning draw distances and detail levels. The Switch 2's use of Nvidia silicon also enabled DLSS upscaling, resulting in a sharper image compared to the Series S version. As PlayStation and Xbox utilize AMD hardware, DLSS is not compatible with those versions.
This disparity in performance has led to widespread calls for Bethesda to bring the optimizations from the Switch 2 version to the existing PS5, Xbox, and PC releases. Bethesda acknowledged these concerns on August 12 via Twitter, stating, "We’ve heard your feedback asking for an additional patch for Oblivion Remastered. The Nintendo Switch 2 version of the game has a number of optimizations that we are looking into bringing to other platforms, and we will share more when we are able."
Adding to the launch's complications, physical copies of Oblivion Remastered on Switch 2 have been in high demand and are currently sold out at major retailers like Amazon and Walmart. Bethesda has stated that more copies will be distributed to retailers later this month. Players hope that a forthcoming patch will address the lingering issues across all platforms and improve the overall remaster experience.