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Oblivion Remastered Debuts on Nintendo Switch 2

A side-by-side technical comparison shows NVIDIA’s upscaling gives the new port unusually sharp visuals even as it lowers settings and targets 30 frames per second.

Overview

  • Bethesda released The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered for Nintendo Switch 2 on August 11, 2026, with the package including the Shivering Isles and Knights of the Nine expansions plus additional DLC.
  • A comparison video from ElAnalistaDeBits, cited by multiple outlets, finds the Switch 2 build looks sharper than Xbox Series S largely because it uses NVIDIA DLSS to upscale a lower native image.
  • The port targets 1080p when docked and 900p in handheld mode and aims for a 30 FPS cap but shows noticeable frame-rate drops in large open areas.
  • To reach that image quality and performance the Switch 2 version reduces several settings compared with PS5 and high-end PC builds, most visibly by scaling back draw distance.
  • Observers say the result is a technically impressive handheld conversion that may extend the game’s appeal on the go even as Unreal Engine 5’s demands keep other platforms under scrutiny.