Community Requests Pour In For Oblivion Remastered Improvements
A week after its surprise release, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered players are compiling extensive wishlists for potential enhancements.
Since Bethesda Game Studios and Virtuos stealth-launched this long-rumored remaster, dedicated fans have logged countless hours revisiting Cyrodiil's refreshed landscapes. While maintaining the original world's charm with visual upgrades, several core gameplay systems received modernization tweaks. With successful additions like sprint functionality implemented, players naturally wonder: what other improvements could elevate this classic?
Refining The New Sprint Mechanics
The introduction of sprinting stands as Oblivion Remastered's most apparent quality-of-life upgrade, theoretically accelerating traversal through Tamriel's heartland. However, players describe the current implementation as somewhat clumsy - characters adopt an exaggerated hunched posture with awkward arm movements during dashes.
While Elder Scrolls games traditionally embrace some janky animations, many hope for adjustments to make sprinting appear more natural. Some suggest comprehensive animation overhauls, while others propose optional toggle settings between classic and refined styles.
Expanded Character Customization
The remaster's character creator has spawned countless meme-worthy faces across social media, but players crave deeper personalization tools. Popular demands include:
- Additional hairstyle options
- More robust body type customization (height/weight sliders)
- Post-character creation editing capabilities
Balancing Challenge Levels
Difficulty settings have emerged as particularly divisive among the player base. Many report:
- Adept difficulty feels overly simplistic
- Expert mode becomes excessively grindy
This has sparked requests for granular difficulty adjustments or even an option replicating the original game's challenge curve.
Implementing Mod Support
The absence of official modding tools surprised many, given Bethesda's longstanding encouragement of community modifications. While PC players have accessed unofficial solutions, console users remain limited.
Improved Magic Management
As spell collections grow, players struggle with:
- Cumbersome spellbook navigation
- No way to hide or delete unused spells
Quality-of-Life Interface Updates
Two particularly requested UI improvements include:
- Clearer dungeon completion tracking
- Better soul gem identification
These would streamline exploration and inventory management respectively.
Technical Optimization
While generally stable, players across platforms report occasional:
- Framerate inconsistencies
- Visual artifacts
- Buggy interactions
A recent update exacerbated some issues, though Bethesda has acknowledged these problems.
The Modding Community Responds
While awaiting official updates, PC players have already accessed hundreds of fan-made modifications implementing popular requests, including revised sprint animations and expanded customization.
