Bethesda's recent 1.1 update for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered on Nintendo Switch 2 has reportedly introduced visual degradation, leaving players with a blurrier and artifact-ridden experience.
The patch, which was released late last week with minimal notes citing only a few minor fixes, has unexpectedly impacted the game's graphical fidelity. Players have taken to platforms like Reddit and Twitter to voice their complaints, sharing screenshots and clips that illustrate a noticeable decline in visual quality compared to the pre-update state. Some users have pointed out that assets such as grass appear smeared and less sharp, while others have observed increased ghosting artifacts.
One prominent theory circulating among the community suggests that the update may have unintentionally disabled or altered the game's use of DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) on the Switch 2, potentially causing the widespread visual issues. This has led some players to take measures such as disabling auto-updates and going offline to prevent their game from updating. Others have attempted to reinstall the game offline from physical copies, though Bethesda support has reportedly cautioned that this action could risk corrupting save files.
In response to the player reports, Bethesda has acknowledged the issue. The company has informed players contacted through support channels that it is aware of the problem and is actively working on a fix. It remains to be seen whether the upcoming patch will resolve the visual downgrades without introducing new complications.