Oblivion Remastered: Top Features Fans Demand from Bethesda

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has been in the hands of eager players for nearly a week, and the community has already compiled a comprehensive list of desired updates and enhancements to the game.

Last Tuesday, Bethesda Game Studios and Virtuos surprised fans with a shadow drop of the long-rumored Oblivion remaster. Players have since spent countless hours exploring the beautifully revamped landscapes of Cyrodiil and navigating through the iconic Oblivion Gates. While the core of the game remains faithful to the 2006 original, significant gameplay improvements have been introduced to enhance the experience for new players, including a new sprint mechanic. This has sparked a lively discussion among fans about what further improvements could be made to elevate the game even more.

Responding to the community's feedback, Bethesda has actively engaged with players on its official Discord server, inviting suggestions for future updates. While it's uncertain which, if any, of these ideas will be implemented, Bethesda's commitment to listening to player feedback is evident. Here are some of the top suggestions that have emerged:

Less Awkward Sprinting

The newly added sprint feature in Oblivion Remastered allows for quicker traversal through the game's vast world, but its current animation has been described as awkward. Players have noted that the character's hunched posture and exaggerated arm movements detract from the immersive experience. Many are advocating for a more natural sprint animation or, at the very least, an option to toggle between the existing and a revised version.

More Customization Options

The vibrant community on social media has showcased a plethora of creative character designs, but there's a consensus that the character creation system could offer more variety. Fans are calling for additional hair and body customization options, including the ability to adjust height and weight. Moreover, there's a strong desire for the option to change character appearance later in the game, allowing for greater personalization and flexibility.

Difficulty Balance

A week after its launch, the difficulty settings in Oblivion Remastered have become a focal point for many players. The consensus is that the Adept mode is too easy, while the Expert mode is excessively challenging. Fans are requesting a difficulty slider or additional options to fine-tune their gaming experience, potentially recreating the original game's challenge level. One player on Discord expressed, "We need difficulty sliders, please! Adept is way too easy and mindless, but expert is too grindy. Honestly can’t play before a patch arrives."

Mod Support

Given Bethesda's strong support for mods in the past, the absence of official mod support in Oblivion Remastered at launch has been a surprise to many. While unofficial mods are available for PC users, console players are left without the same level of customization. The community is hopeful that Bethesda and Virtuos will add official mod support, enhancing the game's modding experience across all platforms.

Spell Organization

As players delve deeper into Oblivion Remastered, managing an ever-growing list of spells has become cumbersome. The current spell menu is cluttered, making it difficult to locate specific spells. Suggestions include the ability to sort and hide spells, making spell management more user-friendly. A Discord user noted, "There should be a way to remove spells from your spell book. Once you start making custom spells and level up, your spell list becomes unmanageable."

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Map Clearing/Soul Gems

Exploration is a hallmark of the Elder Scrolls series, yet players find the current map system lacking in clarity. They are requesting a UI update to indicate cleared locations more clearly, preventing redundant visits to previously explored areas. Additionally, managing Soul Gems is another area of concern, with players wishing for a simpler way to identify Soul Gem types, similar to the system in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.

Performance Fixes

Performance issues, including framerate drops, bugs, and visual glitches, have been reported across all platforms. A recent backend update exacerbated these problems, particularly on PC, by removing access to some settings and causing significant performance issues. Bethesda has acknowledged these issues and is working on a fix, which players hope will also include broader performance enhancements.

While awaiting official updates, PC players have already begun to explore the modding community's offerings, with many popular requests like an upright sprint animation and enhanced customization options already available through fan-made mods.

For those eager to dive deeper into Oblivion Remastered, we offer a wealth of resources, including an Interactive Map, comprehensive Walkthroughs for the Main Questline and Guild Quests, guides on How to Build the Perfect Character, Things to Do First, and a list of PC Cheat Codes. Additionally, reports of adventurous players exploring beyond Cyrodiil into regions like Valenwood, Skyrim, and Hammerfell—the rumored setting for The Elder Scrolls VI—add to the excitement surrounding this beloved game's remastered edition.