Oblivion Remastered Mods Tackle Performance and Stability Issues for Lower-End Systems

Following the surprise launch of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, modders have already begun addressing the game’s technical shortcomings on lower-end hardware. Two new mods released on Nexus Mods aim to improve stability and performance, offering much-needed relief to players running the game on GPUs with limited VRAM or less powerful configurations.

The first of these, No More VRAM Leaks Crashes by modder SmokerNaruto, is a modified Unreal Engine 5 configuration file designed to cap texture streaming to match GPU VRAM capacity. It also disables ray tracing and Lumen, which are known to be performance-intensive features, especially detrimental on GPUs with 4GB to 6GB of VRAM. According to the modder, users with 8GB GPUs can also expect improvements, making this a versatile fix for players with a wide range of hardware limitations.

Another performance-oriented mod gaining attention is the LEGEND FPS Patch by NBCoo. This mod applies several tweaks to reduce visual strain on systems without compromising core aesthetics. It disables features like motion blur, film grain, bloom, and applies optimizations to water rendering. Though reports indicate mixed results—some users noting marginal performance drops—many have confirmed notable gains in FPS, making it a viable option for those experimenting with settings for smoother gameplay.

These community efforts reflect the immediate and passionate response of the Oblivion modding scene, which has embraced the UE5-powered remaster with enthusiasm. Although the game now boasts a dramatically overhauled visual presentation thanks to Unreal Engine 5, it still runs on the Gamebryo logic layer underneath, allowing for backward compatibility with a range of classic mods while inspiring new ones that target modern hardware considerations.

Oblivion Remastered, developed by Virtuos and published by Bethesda, launched earlier this week on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The remaster includes revamped UI, updated combat mechanics, improved accessibility features, and additional autosave functionality. It also introduces mod support from day one, reinforcing the series’ long-standing tradition of community-driven enhancements.

Have you tried any mods for Oblivion Remastered yet? What improvements would you like to see next—more visual options, bug fixes, or gameplay tweaks? Let us know in the comments!