*The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered* has been out for over a month, yet players are still eagerly awaiting an official patch from Bethesda. Despite the game’s long-awaited return, fans—especially those on console platforms—are facing persistent bugs and performance issues that demand immediate attention.
Oblivion Remastered Still Awaits a Major Patch
Since its launch, *Oblivion Remastered* has seen no major patches, despite widespread community feedback calling for fixes and improvements. While a hotfix was released just three days after launch, it introduced new problems—most notably removing upscaling options, which were only partially restored in a later update with a cumbersome workaround.
Players have since taken to forums like Reddit to voice their concerns, highlighting numerous bugs still present in the current build. One of the most notorious is the Kvatch bug, where players become soft-locked during the main quest. Although workarounds exist, a proper fix from Bethesda remains absent. Fans are hopeful that an official patch will arrive soon, especially as wishlists for future updates continue to grow—including features like inventory subcategories, better controller shortcuts, and UI improvements.
Console Players Face the Brunt of Performance Issues
While all platforms have encountered bugs, console players appear to be suffering the most. Reports indicate that extended gameplay sessions on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S lead to increasing performance degradation, including stutters and glitches. These issues are believed to stem from memory management inefficiencies, although Bethesda has not officially confirmed this.
To encourage community input, Bethesda recently opened a dedicated suggestions channel on their official Discord server, inviting players to submit ideas and report issues. This move has been welcomed by fans, who hope it signals increased developer engagement moving forward.
A Unique Paralysis Case Sparks Community Laughter
In a lighter note, player Vaverka made waves on Reddit after accidentally casting a self-inflicted paralysis spell lasting 2,097,762,304 seconds—equivalent to 66 in-game years. The humorous post quickly went viral, with many joking about how long such a debuff could last. For context, Vaverka noted that this duration exceeds Emperor Uriel Septim’s entire reign in the Elder Scrolls lore.
Although the situation was self-induced and played for laughs, it highlighted how deep players are diving into the mechanics of *Oblivion Remastered*. With or without patches, the community continues to explore and engage with the world of Tamriel in creative ways.

As it stands, *The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered* remains essentially unchanged from its original release more than 20 years ago—save for graphical enhancements and modernized controls. However, players across all platforms are hoping Bethesda will deliver meaningful updates soon to enhance the experience for both returning veterans and new adventurers alike.
*The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered* is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S (with Xbox Game Pass support), and PC. Stay tuned for more updates as they develop.