How to Fix Oblivion Remastered LowLevelFatal Error

This workaround involves managing the shader cache and potentially updating the BIOS, particularly for Intel CPU users.

• Step 1: Delete Shader Cache (NVIDIA):
  • Open File Explorer.
  • Navigate to your user profile directory (e.g., C:\Users\<YourUsername>).
  • Enable hidden items (View > Show > Hidden items).
  • Look for folders like AppData\Local\NVIDIA\DXCache and AppData\Local\NVIDIA\GLCache.
  • Delete the contents of these DXCache and GLCache folders.
• Step 2: Configure NVIDIA Control Panel Shader Cache:
  • Right-click on your desktop and select "NVIDIA Control Panel."
  • Navigate to "3D Settings" > "Manage 3D settings."
  • In the "Global Settings" or "Program Settings" tab, find the "Shader Cache Size" option.
  • Set the "Shader Cache Size" to "Unlimited."
  • Click "Apply."
• Step 3: Update BIOS (Intel CPUs):
  • Caution: Updating your BIOS is an advanced procedure and carries a small risk if not done correctly. Consult your motherboard's manual for specificinstructions.
  • Identify your motherboard manufacturer and model.
  • Visit the manufacturer's support website and look for the latest BIOS update for your motherboard.
  • Download the BIOS update file and follow the instructions provided by your motherboard manufacturer to install it. This often involves using a USB drive and accessing the BIOS menu during startup.
• Step 4: Launch Oblivion Remastered: Try running the game after completing these steps.

5. Try Launching the Game via a Different .exe:

This suggests bypassing the standard launcher and directly executing the game's main executable file.

• Step 1: Open File Explorer.
• Step 2: Navigate to the game's installation directory:
  C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Oblivion Remastered\OblivionRemastered\Binaries\Win64
  (Adjust the path if you installed the game in a different location or are using the Xbox App version - the executable name might be slightlydifferent).
• Step 3: Locate the executable file: Look for a file named OblivionRemastered-Win64-Shipping.exe (or a similar variation).
• Step 4: Double-click the executable file to launch the game directly.
• Step 5: Check if the LowLevelFatal Error persists.

6. Disable Overlays and FSR:

Overlays from applications like Discord or the GPU manufacturers (NVIDIA/AMD) can sometimes interfere with game rendering.9 FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution) is an upscaling technology that canalso sometimes cause issues, especially with initial compatibility.

• Step 1: Disable Overlays:
  • Discord: Open Discord settings, go to "Overlay," and turn off "Enable in-game overlay."
  • NVIDIA GeForce Experience: Open GeForce Experience, go to "Settings," and toggle off "In-Game Overlay."
  • AMD Adrenalin: Open AMD Adrenalin, go to "Settings," and disable the overlay features.
• Step 2: Run as Administrator:
  • Right-click on the game's executable file (as mentioned in the previous workaround or the standard launcher shortcut).
  • Select "Properties."
  • Go to the "Compatibility" tab.
  • Check the box next to "Run this program as an administrator."
  • Click "Apply" and then "OK."10
• Step 3: Disable FSR3 (Initially): If the game has FSR3 settings, try setting it to "Off" or its lowestsetting initially. Once the game runs stably, you can try re-enablingit.
• Step 4: Launch Oblivion Remastered: See if these combined steps resolve the crashing.

7. Disable Ray Tracing:

Ray tracing is a demanding rendering feature that can sometimes causeinstability if not well-optimized or if your hardware struggles with it.

• Step 1: Launch The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered.
• Step 2: Navigate to the in-game graphics settings.
• Step 3: Look for any options related to "Ray Tracing" and set them to "Off" or "Disabled."
• Step 4: Apply the changes and try playing the game.

8. Windows Security Permissions:

This involves ensuring that Windows Security isn't blocking the game's executable from running properly.

• Step 1: Open File Explorer.
• Step 2: Navigate to the game's Win64 executable directory:
  C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Oblivion Remastered\OblivionRemastered\Binaries\Win64
  (Adjust the path if necessary).
• Step 3: Locate the OblivionRemastered-Win64-Shipping.exe file.
• Step 4: Right-click on the executable and select "Properties."
• Step 5: Go to the "Security" tab.
• Step 6: Click the "Edit..." button.
• Step 7: Select your user account from the list.
• Step 8: Ensure that the "Allow" box is checked for "Full control" and "Modify." If not, check these boxes and click "Apply" and then "OK."

9. AMD Adrenalin Fix:

This provides specific instructions for AMD GPU users within the AMD Adrenalin software.

• Step 1: Open the AMD Adrenalin software.
• Step 2: Go to the "Gaming" tab.
• Step 3: Click on "Graphics."
• Step 4: Select the "Default" option.
• Step 5: Ensure that all optimizations are disabled within the "Default" settings.
• Step 6: Navigate to the game-specific settings for Oblivion Remastered within Adrenalin.
• Step 7: Set the "Maximum FPS" to "60."
• Step 8: Apply the changes and launch the game.

10. Resizable BAR BIOS Fix:

This is an advanced BIOS setting that has reportedly caused issues for someplayers with world loading crashes. Disabling it might resolve theproblem, but it requires accessing and modifying your BIOS settings.

• Step 1: Access your BIOS/UEFI settings: Restart your PC and press the designated key during startup (often Del, F2, F12, or Esc - consult your motherboard manual).
• Step 2: Navigate to BIOS settings related to PCI-e or advanced chipset options. The exact location will vary depending on your motherboard manufacturer.
• Step 3: Look for "Resizable BAR Support," "Smart Access Memory (SAM)" (AMD's implementation), or similar options.
• Step 4: Set this option to "Disabled."
• Step 5: Save your BIOS changes and exit. Your PC will restart.
• Step 6: Launch Oblivion Remastered: Check if the world loading crash is resolved.

11. Last Resort:

These are standard troubleshooting steps for game issues.

• Verify Game Files: Use the "Verify integrity of game files" option in Steam (right-clickthe game in your library, Properties > Local Files > Verifyintegrity of game files) or a similar function in the Xbox App.
• Check for Game Updates: Ensure your game launcher has downloaded and installed the latest updates for Oblivion Remastered.
• Reinstall the Game: As a final measure, uninstall the game completely and then reinstallit. Installing on an SSD can improve loading times and overallperformance.

It's unfortunate that players are facing these technical hurdles with theOblivion Remastered overworlds. Hopefully, one of thesecommunity-discovered solutions will provide a fix until an officialpatch addresses the underlying issues. Remember to try these stepsmethodically and restart your system where recommended. Good luckgetting back to your adventures in Cyrodiil!