The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has arrived on Switch 2, giving players the chance to revisit Bethesda’s classic role-playing game on Nintendo’s current-gen hardware. Here’s how it performs with the Day 1 update installed.
According to performance tests conducted by content creator scarlet works, the Nintendo Switch 2 version of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is generally playable and competent, but there are noticeable hitches, particularly when exploring the game’s open world.
Docked Performance
In docked mode, Oblivion Remastered targets a frame rate of 30 fps. The content creator found that the game manages to maintain this target for a good portion of gameplay, particularly in enclosed areas such as the opening sewers. He mentioned that the latter section felt “absolutely fine,” with no major performance concerns during exploration and combat.
The situation changes somewhat once the player ventures into the open world. While the game continues to run reasonably well, occasional hitches become noticeable in the outside areas. These stutters can have a noticeable effect on the average frame rate, though they don’t seem severe enough to make the game unplayable. According to the content creator, the overall experience is generally functional with occasional performance interruptions.
Handheld Performance
Handheld mode doesn’t appear to introduce a major performance penalty. The content creator initially found the handheld experience surprisingly similar to docked mode, with comparable responsiveness and fewer immediately noticeable hitches during some sections. This changed when approaching a large city, however. A major hitch occurred as the game appeared to load more of the surrounding area, followed by additional stutters while getting closer to the city.
Switch 2 Features
The Switch 2 port of Oblivion Remastered includes motion controls and mouse mode, with the latter standing out as one of the more prominent additions. Mouse mode was described by the content creator as responsive and customizable, with options for sensitivity and custom controller configurations. Separate presets for conventional controls and mouse mode also make switching between the two relatively convenient. Motion controls are also supported, including when using the Switch 2 Pro Controller.
