Mise à jour du remaster d'Oblivion provoque des bugs graphiques ; Bethesda enquête

It sounds like a classic case of a "surprise patch from hell" — an update that was meant to be quiet and seamless, but instead caused major headaches for players just as The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered launched its highly anticipated first weekend.

🔥 What Went Wrong?

• Unannounced Update: Virtuos, in collaboration with Bethesda, rolled out a patch for Oblivion Remastered without any patch notes or prior warning.
• Critical Bug: The update disabled all upscaling options, including DLSS, FSR, and XeSS, leaving players unable to adjust these settings — even when they were previously working.
• UI Lock: Players reported that upscaling options were grayed out and unchangeable, despite having high-end hardware like Intel Core i9-13900K/5800X3D and RTX 5080-level GPUs.
• Performance Drop: Some users are now stuck with unstable framerates (40–60 FPS) on high settings, despite hardware capable of 100+ FPS.
• No Fix Yet: The patch was supposed to involve "a few backend tweaks with no direct impact on gameplay," but clearly, that’s not what happened.

🛠️ What’s Being Done?

• Bethesda’s Response: They acknowledged the issue on their support page, confirming that:
  • Settings were still active and functioning (if you had them set before the patch).
  • The UI bug prevents players from adjusting these settings temporarily.
  • The team is investigating and working on a fix, but no ETA has been given.
• Workarounds (For Now):
  • Disable auto-updates on the Microsoft Store (if you bought it there).
  • Disconnect from the internet to prevent the game from downloading the broken update again.
  • Use third-party tools like NVIDIA Control Panel to force upscaling (e.g., enable DLSS via app-level settings).
  • Wait for a hotfix — likely imminent, given the backlash.

🎮 Who’s Affected?

• Only Microsoft Store users appear to be hit — players on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S are largely unaffected.
• This suggests the bug is tied to how the Microsoft Store handles DLC and hotfixes, possibly related to how the update was packaged or distributed.

📌 Why This Hurts

• First weekend release is a massive moment for any remaster. Players were excited to dive in, only to face:
  • Broken visuals
  • Unplayable performance
  • No way to fix it in-game
• The irony? The original Oblivion was famously beloved for its quirks and charm — but this update broke the charm by breaking the game.

✅ What You Should Do Right Now

1. Check your platform — if you bought via Microsoft Store, disable auto-updates immediately.
2. Avoid reinstalling until a proper fix is released — you might end up in the same broken state.
3. Join the conversation on Reddit (r/OblivionRemastered), Bethesda’s forums, or X (Twitter), where players are sharing workarounds.
4. Stay tuned to official channels for the fix — expect a patch within days, not weeks.

📊 Poll Recap: Your Experience Matters

Are you playing Oblivion for the first time with Remastered, or did you play the original first?

• "This is my first time" – Many are new to the series, drawn in by the remaster's promise of modern visuals and accessibility. They’re especially frustrated by the broken UI and performance.
• "I've played before" – These players are nostalgic, but some feel betrayed. They loved the original's imperfections — but now, they’re losing the very features (like upscaling) that made the remaster worthwhile.

📣 Final Thoughts

This wasn’t just a glitch — it was a PR nightmare for a game that’s meant to celebrate a classic. A "few backend tweaks" shouldn’t break upscaling, ruin performance, and lock UIs. The fact that it happened right before launch makes it worse.

Bethesda and Virtuos: Fix this fast.
Players didn’t buy a remaster to fix a broken UI. They bought it to experience a legend — reborn.

Until then, play on, but pray to the Elder Scrolls for a patch.

🔔 Update Alert: Watch for official patch notes from Bethesda or Virtuos within 24–48 hours. If you’re on the Microsoft Store, disable auto-updates now.