The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Performance “Degrades” Based On Play Time

In simpler terms, a touch of quirkiness in Oblivion adds to its appeal, but there’s a more serious issue hidden beneath, an issue that Bethesda might want to address promptly. This issue was first brought to light by a tech-focused YouTube channel called Digital Foundry, and it seems that the performance of Oblivion Remastered can deteriorate over extended playtime.

You’re not imagining things: Oblivion Remastered’s standard difficulty is way too easy, a single step up is insanely frustrating, and one modder has the math to prove it

Modder IxionXVII’s “Adjustable Difficulty” mod for Oblivion Remastered offers a wide range of customizable options to tailor the game’s difficulty level according to your preference. What sets this mod apart is that the creator provides clear explanations of what each difficulty setting alters within the game. This clarity instantly makes sense as to why the original Oblivion’s Expert mode felt challenging, if not outright frustrating, for me.