Exciting New Updates for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
In June, Bethesda announced it is working on two significant updates for the highly acclaimed The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. Following the successful rollout of the first update, the studio is now introducing a second update for Steam players via a beta testing program, featuring an array of improvements and fixes.
New Difficulty Settings
One of the most noteworthy additions in this update is the expanded range of difficulty settings, allowing players more control over their combat experience. Gamers can now customize their “Player Combat Damage” and “Enemy Combat Damage” levels by choosing from the following options in the Gameplay menu: ‘Novice’, ‘Apprentice’, ‘Adept’, ‘Journeyman’, ‘Expert’, and ‘Master’.
According to Bethesda, the newly introduced ‘Journeyman’ setting is designed to bridge the gap between ‘Adept’ and ‘Expert’, aiming to provide a smoother progression for players looking for a balanced challenge.
This adjustment comes in response to feedback regarding the game’s previous difficulty scaling issues, which players felt impacted their overall experience. The addition of these settings promises to enhance gameplay for many fans.
Performance Enhancements
Improving overall performance remains a top priority for this latest update. Bethesda has addressed multiple frame-dropping issues located in key areas including Deepscorn Hollow, Black Rock Caverns, Skingrad, and Bravil Castle. Furthermore, optimizations targeted open-world performance hitches, ensuring a smoother experience as players navigate the vast landscapes of Oblivion.
In addition to frame rate stability, enhancements have been made to water bodies, shadows, waterfall effects, weather systems, and character animations, all contributing to a more immersive gameplay experience.
How to Access the Update
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered – Update 1.2 is now available for Steam players in the beta mode, with plans for later access for other PC and console players. Bethesda has yet to announce an official launch date for the update’s wide release.
Players interested in testing the beta can easily opt in by navigating to the game’s properties on Steam, selecting the Betas tab, and choosing the [beta] branch to download the new version.
For a detailed look at all the changes included in the Steam Beta 1.2 update, check out the complete changelog here.
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