If you're playing The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered and notice stuttering, flickering, or sudden FPS drops during gameplay, you're not alone. Just like every other new game, this one is also filled with different issues. These can ruin the experience, especially during combat or while exploring large areas. Stuttering usually happens when the game doesn't get the system resources it needs or when something else is slowing things down in the background.

The good news is that you can fix most of these problems by making a few simple changes to your system or game settings. In this guide, we'll go over the most effective methods to reduce or completely stop stuttering, flickering, or FPS drops in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered.

How to fix stuttering, flickering, and FPS drop issues in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered

Before moving on to the advanced solutions, give your PC a restart first. If this simple method doesn’t do anything, feel free to proceed to the methods mentioned below.

Update your GPU drivers

Outdated graphics drivers are one of the most common reasons for stuttering in modern games. Drivers help your GPU work smoothly with your games and operating system. Game developers and GPU manufacturers (like Nvidia, AMD, or Intel) often release updates to improve performance, fix bugs, and support new game releases. If you’re running old drivers, your system might not handle the game properly, leading to constant frame drops and stutters. In such a case, you need to download and install the latest driver version.

Close background applications

Running apps in the background can take up valuable system resources like CPU, memory, and disk usage. If your system is already struggling to run the game, these background processes can make things worse and cause stuttering. Apps like web browsers, streaming services, screen recorders, or launchers that aren't in use during gameplay should be closed to free up resources. This allows your PC to focus entirely on running the game smoothly.

• Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
• Click the Processes tab.
• Look for apps that are using a lot of memory or CPU (like Chrome, Discord, Spotify, and similar apps.).
• Right-click the app and select End Task.
• Repeat for any other apps you don't need while playing.

Lower in-game graphics settings

If your PC doesn't have high-end specs, running the game at ultra settings can overload your system. This leads to frame drops, lag, and stuttering. Lowering your graphics settings can reduce the load and help the game run more smoothly. Once the stuttering stops, you can slowly increase the settings to find a good balance between performance and visuals.

• Launch The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered.
• Go to Options or Settings from the main menu.
• Find the Graphics or Display tab.
• Set the following to Low or Medium:
  • Texture
  • Shadows
  • Anti-Aliasing
  • Draw Distance
  • Lighting and Effects
• Save changes and restart the game.

Now, test the performance. If the game runs smoothly, try increasing one setting at a time to see how it affects performance.

Check for overheating

Overheating is another hidden cause of stuttering and performance drops. When your CPU or GPU gets too hot, your system slows them down automatically to prevent damage – a process called thermal throttling. This can make the game stutter, freeze, or drop FPS suddenly. If your fans are loud or your device feels too hot to touch during gameplay, it might be overheating.

• Download a tool like HWMonitor, Core Temp, or MSI Afterburner to check your system temperature.
• Launch the tool and keep an eye on your CPU and GPU temperatures during gameplay.
• If temperatures are higher than normal, your system is likely overheating.
• To fix it, clean your PC, replace the thermal paste of your CPU and GPU, and ensure your system is in a well-ventilated space.

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Abdul Haddi

Abdul is a tech writer and Editor for PC Guide, specializing in all things tech, gaming, and hardware.