Oblivion Remastered performs surprisingly well on Nintendo Switch 2, with the new version offering a strong balance between visual quality and performance compared with the Steam Deck and other versions of the game.
The Switch 2 version generally uses lower settings than the other platforms, with several options comparable to low and medium PC settings. However, the results are better than the settings alone might suggest, with the game delivering higher visual quality than the low PC preset.
One of the biggest advantages of the Switch 2 version is its use of DLSS. Despite having a lower output resolution, the upscaling technology produces a sharper image than the Xbox Series S version in the comparison. The Switch 2 also has a noticeable advantage over the Steam Deck in image sharpness.
The comparison highlights a clear difference between Oblivion Remastered on Switch 2 and Steam Deck. The Steam Deck uses recommended settings with low graphics quality and FSR Performance, resulting in a significant visual difference, particularly in lighting.
Switch 2 uses settings broadly comparable to low or medium PC settings, although some differences are caused by the use of an older version of Unreal Engine 5. Its combination of lower settings and DLSS allows the hardware to produce a stronger overall result.
Performance is targeted at 30 fps on Switch 2. The frame rate is not completely stable, with drops becoming more noticeable when exploring open environments, but the game generally delivers a respectable experience considering the demands of the remaster.
The results also demonstrate one of the advantages of dedicated gaming hardware compared with PC and handheld PC platforms. Developers can target a specific configuration and optimise the game around that hardware rather than having to account for a wide range of specifications.
Oblivion Remastered is therefore an impressive technical achievement on Switch 2, particularly for players who want to experience Bethesda’s remaster on a portable system.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered was originally released for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and Windows on April 22, 2025, with physical console editions following on October 13. The Switch 2 version launched on August 11, 2026.
