Oblivion Remastered on Switch 2: Performance, Price, DLC, and Everything You Need to Know Before August 11

Here is a full breakdown of what is confirmed, what is being reported from early testing, and what it means for anyone planning to pick this up at launch.

Confirmed Performance Specs

Bethesda's official press release set the following targets for the Switch 2 build :

• Resolution: 900p in handheld mode, 1080p in docked mode .
• Frame rate: 30fps in both modes. There is no 60fps or performance mode option .
• Upscaling: DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) is active in both handheld and docked configurations .
• Engine: Unreal Engine 5 .
• Additional features: Motion controls, touch screen support, and mouse controls are available .

The download size for the digital version is listed at 61.4GB . The title will not support cross-buy, save transfers, or Game Pass access — this is a standalone purchase .

Technical Challenges: What the Leaks Show

Just days before launch, leaked gameplay footage from a YouTuber who obtained an early physical copy has raised significant performance concerns . The footage, running with the day-one patch, shows the game in both docked and handheld modes .

Key issues reported from the leaked footage include:

• Frequent frame rate dips below the 30fps target in docked mode .
• Inconsistent frame pacing leading to visible stutter .
• Mixed visual quality, with the same Unreal Engine 5 performance issues that plague the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC versions present in the Switch 2 port .
• A lack of anti-aliasing was noted in earlier Digital Foundry analysis of pre-release Switch 2 footage, contributing to shimmery edges and aliasing artifacts .

The creator of the leaked video noted that while the game makes a strong first impression inside the tutorial's starting sewers, performance in the overworld is notably rougher .

Bethesda has acknowledged that optimizations developed for the Switch 2 version may later be patched into the PC and console releases, implying the Switch 2 port required bespoke work and that some of these fixes are not yet in the live PC/console builds .

Pricing and Editions

The physical Deluxe Edition includes the full game on the cartridge -- no download code is required . This is a welcome change for physical collectors, as it follows the same complete-on-cartridge approach as Indiana Jones and the Great Circle .

Included DLC (All Editions)

Bethesda confirmed that every edition includes all of the following :

• Shivering Isles expansion (full story extension)
• Knights of the Nine expansion (story content)
• Bonus DLC pack:
  • Fighter's Stronghold
  • Spell Tomes
  • Vile Lair
  • Mehrune's Razor
  • The Thieves Den
  • Wizard's Tower
  • The Orrery
  • Horse Armor Pack

No exclusive Nintendo Switch 2 DLC has been announced.

The Deluxe Edition adds exclusive digital extras: the "Mehrunes Dagon" and "Akatosh" custom Armor and Weapon Sets, plus an Official Digital Artbook and Soundtrack .

Bottom Line: What to Expect at Launch

The Switch 2 port of Oblivion Remastered is an ambitious project -- a full Unreal Engine 5 remake of a 2006 classic running on a handheld device. Bethesda's official targets are modest: 900p/30fps handheld and 1080p/30fps docked with DLSS upscaling. The price is fair at $49.99/$59.99, and the decision to include all DLC on the physical cartridge is a fan-friendly move.

However, the pre-release leaks paint a picture of a port that struggles to hold its frame rate target, particularly in docked mode. The lack of anti-aliasing and inconsistent frame pacing are concerning. While Bethesda has hinted that Switch 2-specific optimizations could later benefit other platforms , the game's performance at launch on Switch 2 itself may be rough.

If you are a patient player, it may be worth waiting for post-launch patches and more thorough performance analyses from outlets like Digital Foundry before buying.