Oblivion Remastered: Top Features Fans Demand from Bethesda

It's been nearly a week since the release of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, and the gaming community is abuzz with suggestions for improvements. Bethesda Game Studios and Virtuos surprised fans with the sudden launch of this highly anticipated remaster, and players have eagerly dived back into the world of Cyrodiil to explore the updated landscape. Although the game retains much of its original charm with enhanced visuals, some significant gameplay adjustments have been made to enhance the experience for new players, including the addition of a sprint mechanic. Now, the question on everyone's mind is: what other enhancements could be on the horizon?

Bethesda has actively sought feedback from the community via its official Discord, indicating a willingness to consider player suggestions for future updates. While it's uncertain how many of these ideas will make it into the game, several key requests have risen to prominence.

Less Awkward Sprinting

The new sprint feature in Oblivion Remastered has made traversing the Planes of Oblivion quicker, yet it has also introduced some awkwardness. The current sprint animation, where the character awkwardly hunches forward and swings their arms, has been flagged as needing refinement. Fans of the series, accustomed to its characteristic jank, are advocating for a more natural sprint animation or at least an option to toggle between the existing and a more refined version.

More Customization Options

The vibrant community on social media showcases an array of creative character designs, yet many feel the character creation system could be expanded. Popular requests include more hair options and enhanced body customization features such as height and weight adjustments. Additionally, players are hoping for the ability to alter their character's appearance later in the game, offering more flexibility and personalization.

Difficulty Balance

One week post-launch, the difficulty settings of Oblivion Remastered have become a focal point of discussion. Players find the Adept mode too easy and the Expert mode excessively challenging. The introduction of a difficulty slider or additional settings could allow players to fine-tune their experience, potentially even recreating the original game's difficulty level. A Discord user emphasized this need, stating, "We need difficulty sliders, please! Adept is way too easy and mindless, but expert is too grindy. Honestly can’t play before a patch arrives."

Mod Support

Given Bethesda's longstanding support for modding, the absence of mod support in Oblivion Remastered at launch was unexpected. While unofficial mods are available for PC players, console users are left wanting. The community hopes for official mod support to streamline the experience across platforms, enhancing the game's replayability and customization.

Spell Organization

As players invest countless hours into the game, the overwhelming list of spells has become a significant issue. Managing an ever-growing spell book is cumbersome, and players are requesting better organization options, such as the ability to sort and hide spells. A Discord user noted, "There should be a way to remove spells from your spell book. Once you start making custom spells and level up, your spell list becomes unmanageable."

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Map Clearing/Soul Gems

Exploration is a cornerstone of the Elder Scrolls experience, and players are eager for a UI update that makes map navigation clearer. They want to easily identify whether a location has been cleared, avoiding unnecessary revisits. Similarly, identifying Soul Gem types is currently cumbersome, and players hope for a system similar to that in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, where gem contents are visible at a glance.

Performance Fixes

Performance issues, though relatively minor for most, have been reported across all platforms. A recent backend update caused graphical glitches and framerate drops, particularly on PC. Bethesda is reportedly working on a fix, and players anticipate future updates to address these and other performance concerns.

While waiting for official updates, PC players can already enhance their Oblivion Remastered experience with the plethora of available mods, some of which address the community's most desired changes, including improved sprint animations and additional customization options.

For more on Oblivion Remastered, check out reports on players exploring beyond Cyrodiil's borders, as well as comprehensive guides covering everything from an interactive map to detailed walkthroughs of the main questline, guild quests, character building tips, initial steps to take, and PC cheat codes.