The recent patch for The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, available on the Microsoft Store, has caused significant issues for players, particularly concerning the user interface (UI) and graphical settings. While this update was intended for backend tweaks, it appears to have inadvertently impacted the gaming experience for many PC players utilizing the Microsoft Store or PC Game Pass.
According to a post by a member of the Bethesda community team on the Oblivion subreddit, the hotfix was aimed at making minor adjustments and was not designed to affect gameplay. However, players quickly reported that the patch reset their UI settings, specifically those related to upscaling and anti-aliasing. While any graphical settings adjusted before the update remain functional, players are currently unable to modify these settings due to the issues with the settings UI.
The community manager's post acknowledged the swift feedback from players and assured them that the team was investigating the matter and working towards a resolution. They promised to provide updates from the developers as soon as they could. Despite these reassurances, many players voiced their dissatisfaction, claiming that the patch was not as innocuous as suggested.
The response from the gaming community has been overwhelmingly critical. One player expressed frustration, stating, "You guys need to understand this is not true; settings were completely reset upon updating, and we have no way to enable them without console commands." This sentiment was echoed by others, with complaints about performance drops from a steady 60 fps to below 45 fps after the update. Another player lamented that the game had become "completely unplayable," highlighting the serious impact of the patch.
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered was stealthily launched just five days ago and has already attracted over four million players. Developed by the port studio Virtuos in collaboration with Bethesda, this remake is built from the ground up using Unreal Engine 5 and is designed to run at a stunning 4K resolution with 60 frames per second.
Despite Bethesda's lack of official mod support, players have already created over 100 mods for the newly remastered game, showcasing the enduring popularity and creative potential of the Elder Scrolls franchise. However, as players navigate these new challenges with the recent patch, the hope is for a swift resolution from Bethesda to restore gameplay to its intended state.
