For some players diving into The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered on Xbox Series X/S and PC, an unexpected challenge has emerged. They’ve found themselves dealing with mysteriously vanishing save files. Though glitches can be part of the experience with Bethesda games, this one has proven particularly frustrating as it takes a hefty bite out of game progress.
Developed by Bethesda and Virtuos, this remaster stays true to the charm of the original 2006 RPG, adding stunning visuals and improved animations thanks to Unreal Engine 5. You can still find quirky elements like NPCs working their way into walls or objects that seem to defy physics. But this new save file bug has certainly caught players off guard, especially since it’s isolated to specific platforms.
The troubling issue has affected a portion of players on Xbox Series X/S and PC. For PC users, particularly those on Steam and Xbox Game Pass, the vanishing saves appear to stem from syncing problems with Microsoft OneDrive. This leads Oblivion Remastered to sometimes not recognize or locate existing save files, making them seem like they’ve vanished entirely. A temporary fix has emerged where players are manually transferring their saves from OneDrive back to a local folder, or alternatively, running the game as an administrator through a special desktop shortcut.
How to Fix Oblivion Remastered Save File Missing Issue
PC
- Manual Transfer: Take the save files from your OneDrive and paste them directly into the Oblivion Remastered directory.
- Alternative Solution: Set up a separate desktop icon for the game and utilize "run as administrator" each time you launch it.
Xbox Series X/S
- Quicksave Method: Carry out a quicksave within the game. Even if the game doesn’t visibly confirm it, restart and save again. This method has seen some success for Xbox users, despite save files occasionally being misplaced on Game Pass.
Interestingly enough, this save file predicament doesn’t appear widespread among PS5 players, though a few isolated incidents have been noted. As of now, neither Bethesda nor Virtuous has issued any official fixes or statements regarding the situation. Until an official patch is released, the gaming community is stepping up with stopgap solutions. Players may need to tread carefully, keeping a keen eye on their progress to avoid losing crucial hours of gameplay in Tamriel’s iconic realm.
