After months of rumors and speculation, The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered finally launched earlier this week — and it quickly became a massive hit. Peaking at over 216,000 players on Steam alone, Bethesda’s reimagining of the classic RPG has taken both nostalgic fans and newcomers by storm.
However, not everything has gone smoothly following its surprise release. Bethesda rolled out the game’s first patch, a 1.9GB hotfix intended to deliver minor improvements. But instead of subtle tweaks, the update has triggered unexpected issues for PC players.
First Patch, First Problems
According to reports from players on Reddit and other gaming communities, the new update has inadvertently broken upscaling support, specifically disabling DLSS options. This has left many players stuck without the ability to adjust the game’s graphical performance settings as they could before.
Gamepass Update Removed Upscaling?
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Bethesda originally stated that the patch wasn’t supposed to affect gameplay at all. Despite that, players quickly noticed that the update removed crucial upscaling choices, creating frustration for those with high-end PCs who rely on DLSS for smoother performance.
Bethesda Is Aware — But No Patch Notes Yet
The good news? Bethesda is aware of the issue. The developers have already responded to the complaints, assuring players that they are investigating the DLSS problem and working on a fix. However, no timeline has been given yet for when a solution will be rolled out.
Adding to the confusion, Bethesda has not provided official patch notes for the hotfix, leaving players to piece together the unintended side effects through firsthand experience.
A Minor Setback for a Major Launch
Despite the hiccups, Oblivion Remastered remains one of the biggest PC gaming stories of the month. Its rapid success on Steam and inclusion in Xbox Game Pass demonstrate that the franchise’s magic is still alive and well.
Players are hopeful that Bethesda will quickly restore DLSS functionality and iron out any other hidden bugs. In the meantime, PC gamers eager for the smoothest experience might want to hold off on installing the latest patch or tweak their settings manually.
Stay tuned for more updates as Bethesda works toward a full fix!