The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered’s Steam review rating has recently plummeted to ‘Mixed’ as numerous ongoing issues have caused frustration among PC gamers. When Bethesda Softworks unexpectedly released The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered earlier this year, it quickly gained traction, becoming one of the most-played titles across various platforms. However, the PC version faced a rocky launch that did not meet many fans’ high expectations.
Oblivion Remastered
A few days post-release, Oblivion Remastered reached over 200,000 concurrent players on Steam, marking a significant achievement. However, the player count began to drop almost instantly, and by July, it peaked at about 10,000. While many attributed this decline to the game’s brief campaign duration, the current mixed rating is attributed to technical difficulties.
Players Frustrated with PC Performance
The average score for recent reviews of Oblivion Remastered on Steam has now turned mixed, indicating widespread dissatisfaction among players regarding the PC version’s performance. Technical concerns like frame rate drop and prolonged loading times have sparked negative feedback. Some users have even noted that the game performed better at launch, implying that subsequent updates have deteriorated performance rather than improving it.
Additionally, players are growing irritated due to the prolonged delay in patches from Bethesda Game Studios and Virtuos. Although significant updates were released in June and July, issues remain unresolved, leading some to speculate about the likelihood of another update.
On top of these performance setbacks, Oblivion Remastered has struggled to support community-created mods, which are vital to sustaining player interest. Fans recognize that a significant portion of the game’s appeal lies in the vast array of modifications made by the community. Without mod support, Oblivion Remastered falls short compared to contemporaries like Skyrim, which thrives with its modding community.
Currently, Oblivion Remastered’s concurrent player count on Steam is at a concerning low of roughly 4,000 players. Many former players have returned to Skyrim, which is perceived to provide greater replay value and has seen continuous improvement thanks to user-created mods. As the player count continues to dwindle, it raises uncertainty about whether Bethesda Game Studios and Virtuos can effectively address the ongoing issues affecting the PC version.
