Oblivion Remastered Patch 1.2 Enters Beta Testing to Minimize Open World Stuttering Issues

New Patch for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Now Available

Bethesda has officially released an exciting new update for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, now accessible in the Steam Beta. To download the patch, players just need to switch to the beta tab in their Steam library.

Overview of Patch 1.2 Improvements

Patch 1.2 brings a host of enhancements aimed at improving overall performance, enhancing quest interactions, and refining gameplay mechanics. Among the most notable updates is the significant reduction in stuttering experienced when exploring the expansive open world, an issue that plagued many players at launch. Below is a detailed list of the performance and visual updates included in this patch:

Resolved frame rate drops in Deepscorn Hollow.
Fixed frame rate issues in Black Rock Caverns.
Addressed frame rate drops encountered between Skingrad and Skingrad Castle.
Improved frame rates in the area south of the Bravil Castle courtyard.
Decreased the frequency of hitches in open-world environments.
Implemented general enhancements to frame timing across various locations.
Optimized character attachments for smoother gameplay.
Enhanced the rendering of water features throughout the world.
Improved light and shadow updates in several lairs.
Refined particle effects and rendering for waterfalls.
Streamlined the weather system for increased immersion.
Optimized the character animation system for better performance.
Fixed flickering shadows when utilizing XeSS Upscaling technology.
Resolved issues with the title not restarting properly after purchasing the Deluxe Upgrade on PC.
Ensured proper settings migration between PC and Xbox platforms.
Corrected water disappearance issues post-fast travel.
Fixed cursor slowdown when high frame rate V-Sync is enabled.
Addressed shader preloading issues stemming from cloud save replication.
Mitigated long blackouts during loading screens.
Fixed flashing weather visual effects while outside.
Corrected motion blur artifacts experienced in the Oblivion Plane.
Ensured NPCs respond correctly to the Wait action initiated by players.

Introducing New Difficulty Options

In addition to performance enhancements, Bethesda Game Studios has unveiled new difficulty settings for player and enemy combat damage within Oblivion Remastered. Gamers can now choose from a range of settings: “Novice, ” “Apprentice, ” “Adept, ” “Journeyman, ” “Expert, ” and “Master.” Developers have noted that the new “Journeyman” difficulty is designed to facilitate a smoother transition between the “Adept” and “Expert” levels for a more tailored gaming experience.

Limited-Time Discount on Oblivion Remastered

As an added incentive, Oblivion Remastered is currently available at a 20% discount on Steam, courtesy of the ongoing Summer Sale. However, this promotional price is only valid for a limited time—less than ten hours remaining—so players interested in this classic revival should act quickly!

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