The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is now available on Nintendo Switch 2, bringing the complete remastered adventure to Nintendo hardware with Switch 2-specific controls and a confirmed 30 FPS target in both handheld and docked play.
Bethesda’s official specifications put the game at 900p and 30 FPS in handheld mode and 1080p and 30 FPS when docked. The Switch 2 version also supports motion controls, gyro aiming, Joy-Con 2 mouse input, touchscreen features, HD Rumble, DLSS anti-aliasing and GameChat.
For players deciding whether this is the version to buy, the important questions are what each edition includes, how the Switch 2 controls work, how much storage the game needs and what Bethesda has actually confirmed about performance.
Oblivion Remastered launched on Switch 2 on August 11
Bethesda released The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered for Nintendo Switch 2 on August 11, 2026.
Both the Standard and Deluxe Editions are available digitally through Nintendo eShop. Bethesda says the Deluxe Edition is the only version offered on a physical cartridge; the Standard Edition is digital-only.
The underlying game is the same rebuilt version of Cyrodiil released on other current platforms, including the remastered visuals, revised character models, updated interface, sprinting, reworked third-person presentation and other quality-of-life changes.
Switch 2 performance: 900p handheld and 1080p docked at 30 FPS
Bethesda now provides clear performance targets for the Switch 2 version:
- Handheld mode: 900p at 30 FPS.
- Docked mode: 1080p at 30 FPS.
- Upscaling / anti-aliasing: DLSS Anti-Aliasing.
There is no separate “Prioritize Performance” or “Prioritize Visuals” mode on Switch 2, so players do not choose between alternative frame-rate and resolution profiles.
Those figures are Bethesda’s official targets. They should not be read as a claim that every scene is guaranteed to remain perfectly locked at 30 FPS; measured performance in demanding areas is a separate question from the published specification.
What the Switch 2 motion controls actually do
Motion controls are more than a generic platform feature. Bethesda has published the default motion inputs for combat and movement actions.
- Right Joy-Con 2 horizontal swing: standard attack.
- Right Joy-Con 2 vertical swing: power attack.
- Left Joy-Con 2 shake: cast a spell.
- Left Joy-Con 2 tilt left: sheathe or unsheathe.
- Left Joy-Con 2 tilt right: block.
- Left Joy-Con 2 tilt back: enter or exit stealth.
Bow aiming can also use gyro movement. In handheld mode, players can aim by moving the whole system, while Joy-Con 2 and the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller can also provide gyro aiming when used as controllers.
Motion controls are disabled by default and can be enabled from the Gameplay settings. Bethesda also provides a Motion Control Swap option for players who want to reverse the default motion inputs.
Joy-Con 2 Mouse Mode is a separate control option
The Switch 2 version also supports Joy-Con 2 mouse input. Either the right or left Joy-Con 2 can be configured for Mouse Mode, with sensitivity and button options available in the settings.
The important limitation is that Mouse Mode and Motion Controls cannot be enabled at the same time. Players can choose one of those Switch 2-specific input systems, but not run both simultaneously.
What is included in the Standard Edition?
The Standard Edition is not limited to the original 2006 base game. It includes the remastered game, both major story expansions and the additional official DLC released for Oblivion.
- The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered base game
- Shivering Isles
- Knights of the Nine
- Fighter’s Stronghold
- Spell Tomes
- Vile Lair
- Mehrunes’ Razor
- The Thieves Den
- Wizard’s Tower
- The Orrery
- Horse Armor Pack
That means players do not need the Deluxe Edition to get Shivering Isles or Knights of the Nine.
What does the Deluxe Edition add?
Nintendo’s U.S. store lists The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered at $49.99 for the Standard Edition and $59.99 for the Deluxe Edition. Owners of the digital base game can also buy the Deluxe Edition Upgrade for $9.99. Regional pricing can differ, so players outside the U.S. should check their local Nintendo eShop.
The Deluxe Edition includes everything in the Standard Edition and adds quests tied to digital Akatosh and Mehrunes Dagon armor, weapon and horse-armor sets.
Bethesda also offers a Deluxe Edition upgrade for owners of the digital base game. The extra purchase is therefore mainly about the themed quests and equipment rather than access to the major story expansions.
For physical buyers, the key distinction is more specific: Bethesda says the physical Deluxe Edition includes a cartridge containing the full base game, while the Standard Edition remains digital-only on Switch 2.
How large is the Switch 2 download?
Nintendo’s current Switch 2 product listing gives the download size as 58.7 GB.
Nintendo notes that store details can vary with the country settings of the Nintendo Account being used, so players should still check the eShop listing shown for their own account before downloading. Enough free storage must also be available to complete the download.
Other confirmed Switch 2 features
Beyond motion and mouse input, the Switch 2 release supports touchscreen controls, HD Rumble, gyro aiming, GameChat and surround sound. Nintendo’s listing also identifies Save Data Cloud support.
Bethesda says amiibo and GameShare are not supported.
The Switch 2 version launched with a day-one patch
Bethesda published Patch 1.0 alongside the Switch 2 release. The update addresses crashes, save/load problems, gameplay bugs, visual issues, interface problems and control-specific faults.
Several fixes are directly relevant to the Switch 2 features. Bethesda lists corrections for bow-aim jitter with motion controls, motion-control sensitivity behavior, switching between Joy-Con, Mouse Mode and controller input, and touchscreen/menu responsiveness.
That matters when comparing launch impressions because the current Switch 2 build includes fixes that were delivered on day one rather than representing an untouched port.
Who is the Switch 2 version for?
For a first-time player, this is a self-contained version of Oblivion Remastered with the major expansions and original DLC already included.
For returning players, the main reasons to choose Switch 2 are portability and its platform-specific controls. The game does not offer a higher frame-rate mode, so the trade-off is straightforward: handheld play, motion and mouse options in exchange for an official 30 FPS target.
Oblivion Remastered on Switch 2: the short version
- Release date: August 11, 2026.
- Handheld: 900p at 30 FPS.
- Docked: 1080p at 30 FPS.
- Download size: 58.7 GB on Nintendo UK’s current listing.
- Standard Edition: base game, Shivering Isles, Knights of the Nine and the additional official DLC.
- Deluxe Edition: everything above plus Akatosh and Mehrunes Dagon quests and equipment.
- Physical version: Deluxe Edition only.
- Switch 2 controls: motion controls, gyro aiming and Joy-Con 2 Mouse Mode.
- Other features: touchscreen, HD Rumble, GameChat, surround sound and Save Data Cloud.
- Not supported: amiibo and GameShare.
For other confirmed game dates, see the GameTechReport release calendar.