Oblivion Remaster victime de bogues graphiques, Bethesda enquête

It sounds like Bethesda and Virtuos have hit a major snag with the Oblivion Remastered PC release — a surprise, poorly communicated update that's left many players furious, confused, and frustrated.

🔥 What Went Wrong?

• Unannounced Update: Players were hit with a sudden update to Oblivion Remastered on April 25, 2025, with no patch notes, no explanation, and no warning — especially alarming given it happened just before the game’s first weekend launch.

• Critical Feature Removal: The most damaging issue? All upscaling options (DLSS, FSR, etc.) were silently disabled. Players report:

  • Uploading settings are locked to "Off", even though they appear clickable.
  • No ability to switch between upscaling methods.
  • A drop in performance, with some reporting 40–60 FPS on high-end rigs (e.g., Ryzen 5800X3D + RTX 5080 — a high-tier setup).
  • Some users say save files now take longer to load, potentially due to corrupted or misapplied config states.

• User Reactions: Social media exploded. Players like @Web3Twon called out the update as "RIP playable performance" and urged fans to disable auto-updates or block internet access to avoid the broken version.

"Why would they push an update that removes all upscaling right before the first weekend?!"
— Viral tweet, 200k+ retweets

✅ Bethesda’s Response (Official)

In a brief but vague post on the official support page, Bethesda confirmed:

“Any graphic settings configured before the Microsoft Store hotfix remain enabled and work as intended. However, you will temporarily be unable to modify those settings due to an issue with the settings interface.”

They claimed the update was “a few backend adjustments with no direct impact on gameplay” — a statement that contradicts player reports, as many have confirmed serious gameplay-impacting performance and UI issues.

📌 Key Takeaways:

🛠 What Can Players Do Now?

Until a fix is released:

1. Avoid the Microsoft Store auto-update — If you're on PC and using the Microsoft Store, disable automatic updates.
2. Use a firewall or block internet access to prevent the game from downloading the broken patch.
3. Roll back to a previous version (if you have a backup or can reinstall an older version via Steam or the Microsoft Store’s “Previous Versions” feature).
4. Check for a hotfix — Monitor Bethesda’s official support page and social media for updates.
5. Avoid reinstalling unless you’re sure you’re not pulling the broken version again.

🧩 Why This Is a Big Deal

• Oblivion is a cult classic. It’s not just a game — it’s a legacy. Fans have spent years loving its quirks, world, and lore. A remaster was meant to enhance it — not break it.
• The timing was catastrophic. Launching a surprise patch just before the first weekend kills momentum and damages trust.
• Blaming “backend changes” for disabling DLSS/FSR is disingenuous. These aren’t backend changes — they’re core graphics features. The fact that they’re gone suggests a critical bug in the patch pipeline, not a "minor interface issue."

🔄 Looking Ahead

• Bethesda must act fast. A hotfix should be released within 24–48 hours — otherwise, the game risks becoming a cautionary tale of how not to launch a remaster.
• Transparency is key. A proper changelog, developer apology, and rollback plan are urgently needed.
• Console vs. PC divide: It’s disappointing that only PC players are affected, especially those using the Microsoft Store — a platform known for its less flexible update control.

📌 Final Thought

This isn’t just a bug — it’s a PR disaster in the making.

“A surprise patch that breaks upscaling on launch weekend? That’s not a hotfix. That’s a meltdown.”

Until a fix arrives, the best advice is: don’t update. Play your old save, or better yet — wait for the patch.

🔔 Stay tuned to Bethesda’s official channels for updates.
🛠 Patch ETA: Likely within the next 48 hours — but we’ll know more soon.

And for now, players are right to be furious. The Remaster should be better, not broken.