Digital Foundry Direct: No, the New Oblivion Remastered Patch Doesn’t Fix Performance Issues, Freezes, or Degradation

Persisting Performance Woes in Oblivion Remastered’s Console Version Despite Latest Patch

Digital Foundry Direct recently reviewed the 1.2 update for Oblivion Remastered, assessing its ability to tackle persistent performance problems, freezing, and bugs that have plagued players since launch. Tom Morgan’s tests, however, revealed that the console version remains problematic, with many major issues still unaddressed. Bethesda’s patch notes had promised performance tweaks across various gaming systems, fewer frame rate drops in four specific locations, overall faster frame times, and less frequent open-world glitches. The game was re-tested with the new patch two and a half months post-release to evaluate any improvements. Despite Alex’s analysis of the PC patch two weeks prior confirming initial issues—including performance drops, freezes, and gradual performance degradation over time—these problems persist on consoles. The primary performance concern for most players occurs in the 60 FPS performance mode, where a smooth 60 FPS is reasonably expected. However, movement between the various cells of the game’s underlying Unreal Engine 5 architecture continues to cause significant frame rate issues with the new patch, reaching as high as 240ms on PS4 Pro—nearly a quarter of a second. Real-time frame rates typically hover around 40-60 FPS, whether on PS5, PS5 Pro, or Xbox Series X.

Persistent Performance Issues in Oblivion Remastered’s Console Version Despite Update 1.2 and Beyond

Comparing the 1.2 update with its previous version yielded mixed results. While some test scenarios performed better in 1.2, others did not meet expectations. Oblivion’s performance also varies significantly within a single test run, indicating the presence of hidden factors affecting the engine’s streaming logic that are difficult to isolate. To minimize variables, the game was closed and reopened between each test run, yet the frame rate remained inconsistent, even under optimal conditions. These findings are disappointing for Oblivion Remastered players on consoles. Console tests consistently showed major frame rate drops, freezing, and memory leaks leading to game crashes during extended play sessions. Additionally, loading multiple saves in a row can cause the game to run slower. The comparison between version 1.2 and its predecessor showed little improvement. The persistence of these issues months after release indicates underlying systemic problems. The broadcast also addressed several fan questions, including whether Grand Theft Auto 6 will offer a 60 FPS mode on PS5 Pro, the distinctions between Windowed, Borderless, and Fullscreen modes on Windows, and Nintendo’s stance against companies like TAA and DSLS. To have your questions addressed in future segments, consider joining the DF Supporter Program.

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