25-04-2025
How to fix the Elder Scrolls Oblivion Remastered crashing problem?
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The Elder Scrolls Oblivion Remastered has revived the 2006 classic for a new generation. However, it didn't go quite as expected. Why? That's because the game has a crashing problem. It crashes at launch, during gameplay, or while compiling shaders, and the issue is messing up the experience for a lot of players. Here's how you can fix it.
1. First, Check the Basics
Before diving into advanced fixes, make sure:
Your system meets the minimum requirements.
The game is installed on an SSD, not a regular hard drive.
Running on an SSD not only boosts performance but also helps avoid crashes caused by slow loading or unpacking.
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2. Lower the Graphics Settings
High visuals are great—until they crash your game.
Head into the in-game Graphics or Display settings and lower the quality.
Turn off resource-hungry extras like shadows, reflections, and anti-aliasing.
Disable V-Sync if it's on.
Close other apps (music players, browsers, chat apps) to free up memory and CPU power.
Also, try disabling Steam Overlay and Xbox Game Bar, which have been known to interfere with performance.
3. Update Your GPU Drivers
Using outdated or incorrect graphics drivers is a common crash trigger.
AMD Users
: Install Adrenaline Edition 25.4.1.
NVIDIA Users
: Use Hotfix Driver 576.15.
Intel Users
: Make sure your integrated or dedicated GPU is up to date.
Tip
: On laptops with dual GPUs, set the game to run on the dedicated GPU through your graphics settings.
Also, ensure your system has the latest DirectX runtime libraries—you can reinstall them from Microsoft's site if needed.
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4. Repair Game Files
A corrupt or incomplete game installation can crash Oblivion Remastered instantly.
Steam
: Right-click the game > Properties > Installed Files > Verify integrity of game files.
Xbox App
: Go to game settings > Files > Repair.
If you've added mods, remove them temporarily and try launching the base game. If it works fine, one of the mods is likely the problem.
5. Run as Administrator & Check Antivirus
Sometimes, it's just Windows being… Windows.
Run the game as administrator
: Right-click the game's .exe file > Run as Administrator.
Add the game to your antivirus exclusion list.
Your security software may be falsely flagging game files, causing crashes.
Each antivirus is different, so check its support page for instructions on how to add exclusions.
Final Thoughts
Crashes are annoying, but most of them are fixable with the steps above. Start simple, take it one step at a time, and you'll be back saving Cyrodiil in no time. Still stuck? Keep an eye on future patches—Bethesda is likely working on official fixes too. Until then, these tips should keep your game stable and crash-free.
