Leak suggests The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered will be a Nintendo Switch 2 game
There was plenty of excitement when Bethesda shadow-dropped The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered on multiple platforms. However, some Nintendo gamers feel left out of the fun. Improved Switch 2 specs could enable demanding titles to perform adequately on the console. According to leaker eXtas1stv, Bethesda plans to release the remaster of the classic action RPG on the handheld.
Gamers should exercise caution, as eXtas1stv's track record isn't spotless. Still, it would be surprising if Bethesda didn't target the Switch 2. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim landed on the original Switch during the first year of its availability. With a scant list of Nintendo launch titles, the company is counting on third-party Switch 2 games to boost sales.
For now, the most popular way to play The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered on a mobile device is the Steam Deck. So far, performance reviews on the Valve handheld are mixed. While the game is Steam Deck verified, in performance mode, framerates often drop below 30 fps in open-world areas. That has left some Nintendo fans to wonder how the game will run with upgraded Switch 2 specs.
Based on Cyberpunk 2077 footage, resource-hungry Switch 2 games perform reasonably well. In some modes, players have observed a steady 40 fps with an option for DLSS upscaling. Those results are somewhat better than what most Steam Deck users experience. On the other hand, the open-world Star Wars Outlaws may need more optimization before it arrives on September 4th.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered leaks were relentless leading up to its official unveiling. Most rumors proved accurate, and now Switch 2 buyers hope eXtas1stv continues that trend.
