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Bethesda Drops Oblivion Remastered Physical Edition on Switch 2 Amid Sony’s Digital Push
gaming12 days ago

Bethesda Drops Oblivion Remastered Physical Edition on Switch 2 Amid Sony’s Digital Push

After Sony announces all PlayStation games will be digital-only from January 2028, Bethesda posts a cheeky promo for a physical edition of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered for Nintendo Switch 2, arriving August 11. The timing sparked fan chatter about a sly jab at Sony, though Bethesda suggested the post was likely preplanned. The release follows a June 30 blog detailing how Oblivion’s Switch 2 launch will work, and fans are split between praise for physical media and criticism that Bethesda didn’t apply the same treatment to Skyrim or Fallout 4.

technology13 days ago

Oblivion Remastered Debuts on Switch 2 August 11 with DLSS

Bethesda Softworks and Virtuos announced The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on August 11. The standard version is $49.99 with a $59.99 Deluxe Edition, and the download size is 61.4GB. The Switch 2 release features DLSS, motion controls, touch screen, and Left/Right Hand mouse modes, running at 900p handheld and 1080p docked at 30fps, and includes The Shivering Isles and Knights of the Nine expansions.

Oblivion Remastered Remains Technically Troubled One Year On
gaming2 months ago

Oblivion Remastered Remains Technically Troubled One Year On

A year after its release, Oblivion Remastered still suffers from major technical issues, with PC patch 1.2 in July 2025 representing the last update and little evidence of meaningful fixes across platforms. Players face persistent stuttering, crashes, and worsening frame times due to the Unreal Engine 5 front-end and heavy CPU/GPU load. Despite a sizable Steam audience, post-launch support appears scant, though a Switch 2 version could offer a chance to back-port improvements if it materializes; overall, the remaster remains in a troubled state across PS5 and other platforms.

technology5 months ago

Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase Reveals Switch 2 Lineup Of New Titles And Remasters

Nintendo's Direct: Partner Showcase catalogs a wide slate for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, including first-time Switch 2 appearances for Bethesda/MachineGames franchises (Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition, Oblivion Remastered), as well as new exclusives like Orbitals and TOKYO SCRAMBLE, and prominent ports/sequels such as FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH and PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid’s Curse, with release windows spanning early 2026 through the summer and pre-orders starting on Nintendo eShop; the event also highlights GameShare and GameChat features for online play.

Switch 2 Leak Points to Indy, Fallout 4 Dates Ahead of Direct
gaming5 months ago

Switch 2 Leak Points to Indy, Fallout 4 Dates Ahead of Direct

A prominent leaker suggested two cross‑platform Switch 2 games—Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition—would get physical releases in 2026, with Indy on May 12 and Fallout 4 on February 24. Nintendo's Partner Direct later confirmed those dates and added Oblivion Remastered with a 2026 window, noting Fallout 4 would not shadow‑drop this week.

Virtuos, Developer of Oblivion Remastered, Faces Significant Layoffs
business1 year ago

Virtuos, Developer of Oblivion Remastered, Faces Significant Layoffs

Virtuos, a game development company involved in projects like Oblivion Remastered, is planning to lay off approximately 270-300 staff across Asia and Europe due to industry structural shifts, with efforts to support affected employees. Despite the layoffs, Virtuos remains committed to ongoing projects such as Oblivion Remastered, Cyberpunk 2077, and Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater.

Virtuos, Developer of Oblivion Remastered, Faces Significant Layoffs
technology1 year ago

Virtuos, Developer of Oblivion Remastered, Faces Significant Layoffs

Virtuos, the studio behind Oblivion Remastered and other major titles, is reportedly laying off 7% of its staff (around 300 employees) across multiple regions due to financial strains from over-investment in Oblivion and a freeze on raises and bonuses, with protests and concerns about future capacity. The industry continues to face widespread layoffs, exemplified by recent cuts at Microsoft.