How to fix Oblivion Remastered crashing

Oblivion Remastered is here, and many players are excited to try it out on their respective platforms. But the game is experiencing crashes on PC, which is negatively impacting the experience.

Here are some steps on how you can fix Oblivion Remastered crashing.

Oblivion Remastered: How to fix crashing on PC

There are several fixes you can attempt to address Oblivion Remastered crashing on PC. There isn’t a specific solution for this at the moment, so try these out and see if your game stops crashing:

Verify files

One of the simplest fixes you can attempt is to verify the integrity of your Oblivion Remastered files. Here’s how to do it on Steam and the Xbox App:

For Steam:

• Identify Oblivion Remastered in your Library tab and right-click on it.
• Click on Properties and then Installed Files.
• Click on Verify integrity of game files.

For Xbox Game Pass:

• Right-click on Oblivion Remastered and select Manage.
• Click on Files and then Verify and Repair.

Check your PC specs

Below are the minimum and recommended specifications for Oblivion Remastered. Ensure you’re within these to avoid running into most errors:

• Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10/11
  • Processor: Intel Core i7 6800K, AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 1070 TI, AMD Radeon RX 5700
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 125 GB available SSD space
• Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10/11
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-10600K, AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
  • Memory: 32 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 2080, AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 125 GB available SSD space

Restart your PC

Sometimes, all your PC needs is a refresh, so just restart it and try relaunching the game. You could also Power Cycle it by shutting down, removing the power cord and peripherals, and pressing the power button for 10 seconds. Reconnect the power cord, then power up your PC and launch the game again.

Update your graphics drivers

Graphics drivers are notorious for causing issues with games, whether they’re from Nvidia, AMD, or Intel. Depending on your GPU, look for pending driver updates or install them from their respective websites.

Check for Windows updates

Windows updates can also break applications, so remember to check the “Windows Update” section of your settings for new updates or any pending ones. Windows typically notify you of a new update from the system tray, located at the bottom right side of the taskbar.

Run Steam.exe as administrator

• Right-click on the Steam icon on your desktop or its .exe file, and select “Run as administrator.” You can also run the game itself in administrator mode using the “Compatibility” folder:
  • Right-click on Oblivion Remastered in your library.
  • Click on Properties and Installed Files.
  • Select Browse.
  • Open the Properties section of the .exe file, click on Compatibility, and tick “Run this program as an administrator.”
  • You can also tick the Compatibility mode box to assist in this issue.

Check for DirectX and Visual C++ Redistributable updates

• You can find the latest versions for DirectX and Visual C++ Redistributable on their official websites.

Reinstall the game

• Oblivion Remastered is a large game, so leave this option as a last resort.

Wait for an official fix

• Sometimes, waiting for a patch is all we can do. Alternatively, you could consider refunding your game.