Summary
- Glitches in Oblivion Remastered are common, with some being helpful and others entertaining but occasionally problematic.
- A camera bug in Oblivion Remastered distorts NPC conversations, leading to humorous interactions.
- Bethesda is working on fixing technical bugs in Oblivion Remastered, but some consider encountering glitches as part of the fun in Elder Scrolls games.
An The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered player recently uncovered a camera bug that put a bizarre twist on their NPC conversations. Bethesda RPGs have always been known for their many bugs and glitches, from game-crashing technical hiccups to minor quirks that are almost as entertaining as the game itself. This has naturally carried over into Oblivion Remastered, which launched late last month and saw the classic 2006 title and its two DLC expansions reimagined with updated Unreal Engine 5 graphics.
The more things change, the more they stay the same, and players have wasted little time in finding new and unusual glitches while playing Oblivion Remastered - just like they did with the original Oblivion nearly two decades ago. Some are surprisingly helpful, like an item duplication glitch similar to the one gamers used to stock up on lockpicks and other useful equipment in the older version of Oblivion. Others are simply good for a laugh or two, like a strange glitch that resulted in one player’s Hero of Kvatch resembling a cross between a reptilian Argonian and a feline Khajiit.
Oblivion Remastered Players Are Hunting a Strange Horse Not Found in the Original Game
A veteran Oblivion Remastered player discovers a strange horse not found in the original game, and the community searches for it.
Reddit user akaanoner had a similar misadventure while playing Oblivion Remastered, though the glitch they chanced across had more to do with how their character saw other citizens of Tamriel. As shown in a post on r/BethesdaSoftworks, this bug resulted in the camera being distorted in a sort of fish-eye lens perspective during conversations with NPCs. It also moves the camera slightly higher, resulting in the other character looking up at the player in a view that some users have compared to the meme of William Dafoe looking up at the sky in At Eternity's Gate.
Oblivion Remastered Glitch Sees NPCS Look Up to the Player
Others have reported encountering this bug in Oblivion Remastered, with a few claiming that it can be fixed by switching the view to third-person mode, saving their Oblivion Remastered game, going into the main menu, and loading the new save file before switching back to the first-person view. The comment section is also filled with jokes about how the glitched view is similar to music videos from the late 90s and early 2000s or what it would be like to see the world as Halo’s Master Chief.
Not all of the bugs and glitches in The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered have been as entertaining, as some players have reportedly lost their save files on PC and Xbox Series X/S. Bethesda has been working on fixing some of these more problematic bugs in update patches, but at this point, encountering the next strange technical hiccup has become part of the fun of the Elder Scrolls series.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 82 /100 Critics Rec: 87%
- Released
- April 22, 2025
- ESRB
- Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Sexual Themes, Violence
- Publisher(s)
- Bethesda
WHERE TO PLAY
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion™ Remastered modernizes the 2006 Game of the Year with all new stunning visuals and refined gameplay. Explore the vast landscape of Cyrodiil like never before and stop the forces of Oblivion from overtaking the land in one of the greatest RPGs ever from the award-winning Bethesda Game Studios.
Rediscover Cyrodiil
Journey through the rich world of Tamriel and battle across the planes of Oblivion where handcrafted details have been meticulously recreated to ensure each moment of exploration is awe-inspiring.
Navigate Your Own Story
From the noble warrior to the sinister assassin, wizened sorcerer, or scrappy blacksmith, forge your path and play the way you want.
Experience an Epic Adventure
Step inside a universe bursting with captivating stories and encounter an unforgettable cast of characters. Master swordcraft and wield powerful magic as you fight to save Tamriel from the Daedric invasion.
The Complete Story
Experience everything Oblivion has to offer with previously released story expansions Shivering Isles, Knights of the Nine, and additional downloadable content included in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered.
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Franchise
- The Elder Scrolls
- Number of Players
- Single-player
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Verified
- PC Release Date
- April 22, 2025
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- April 22, 2025
- PS5 Release Date
- April 22, 2025
- Genre(s)
- Action, RPG, Open-World, Adventure
- Platform(s)
- Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PlayStation 5, PC
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
- File Size Xbox Series
- 123.2 GB
