Oblivion Remastered might look fresh and polished, but some old bugs still lurk beneath the shiny surface. One frustrating issue pops up during the main quest "Find the Heir", where your progress comes to a screeching halt thanks to a bugged Savlian Matius. If you’ve reached the point where Matius just keeps shouting “Charge the courtyard!” and refuses to do anything else, don’t panic. Here’s a quick, simple guide to fix it and get back on track.
What’s the Kvatch Bug All About?This issue pops up during the quest Find the Heir, right after you close the Oblivion Gate in Kvatch. You fight your way through the burning city alongside Savlian Matius and his crew. After surviving that chaos, you’re told to speak to Savlian again outside the Castle Great Hall.
Only problem? He doesn’t seem to care that you’ve already won the courtyard battle. Instead of giving you the next steps, he just keeps yelling “Charge the courtyard!” on repeat. That’s it. No quest update. No progress. Just... a bug.
Step-by-Step Fix for the Savlian Matius LoopIf Matius won’t budge and your quest seems frozen, here’s what to do:
1. Enter the Castle Great Hall AnywayDon’t wait for Matius to lead the way—he won’t. Just push forward and go into the Kvatch Castle Great Hall yourself. Inside, you’ll find more enemies, including two nasty Fire Atronachs. Clear them out to avoid getting overwhelmed later.
2. Search for the CountOnce you’ve cleared the room, keep going. Head past the throne, up the stairs, and through the next door into the Count’s Quarters. Look around and you’ll find the body of Count Ormellius Goldwine.
3. Loot the Colovian Signet RingThis is the trigger you need. Loot the Colovian Signet Ring from the Count’s body. That’s the real key to unlocking the next step of the quest. Once you grab the ring, the game should auto-update and nudge the quest forward.
4. Talk to Matius AgainNow head back outside and talk to Savlian Matius. If all went well, he’ll finally drop the broken battle cry and say something new, allowing you to continue with the mission.
Still Stuck After That?Sometimes Matius stays bugged even after you’ve found the Count. If he just stands there, now repeating something like “Kvatch has been destroyed and rebuilt once…” without progressing the quest—don’t give up.
Alternate Fix: Go Find Martin DirectlyJust fast-travel to the Kvatch camp, located down the hill on your map. There, you’ll find Brother Martin, chilling with some survivors. Speak to him directly, and the quest should catch up and resume properly.
Final ThoughtsOblivion Remastered might be a glow-up for an all-time RPG classic, but some bugs still feel straight out of 2006. Luckily, with this simple workaround, you can get past the Kvatch soft-lock and continue your journey to save Tamriel.
What’s the Kvatch Bug All About?This issue pops up during the quest Find the Heir, right after you close the Oblivion Gate in Kvatch. You fight your way through the burning city alongside Savlian Matius and his crew. After surviving that chaos, you’re told to speak to Savlian again outside the Castle Great Hall.
Only problem? He doesn’t seem to care that you’ve already won the courtyard battle. Instead of giving you the next steps, he just keeps yelling “Charge the courtyard!” on repeat. That’s it. No quest update. No progress. Just... a bug.
Step-by-Step Fix for the Savlian Matius LoopIf Matius won’t budge and your quest seems frozen, here’s what to do:
1. Enter the Castle Great Hall AnywayDon’t wait for Matius to lead the way—he won’t. Just push forward and go into the Kvatch Castle Great Hall yourself. Inside, you’ll find more enemies, including two nasty Fire Atronachs. Clear them out to avoid getting overwhelmed later.
2. Search for the CountOnce you’ve cleared the room, keep going. Head past the throne, up the stairs, and through the next door into the Count’s Quarters. Look around and you’ll find the body of Count Ormellius Goldwine.
3. Loot the Colovian Signet RingThis is the trigger you need. Loot the Colovian Signet Ring from the Count’s body. That’s the real key to unlocking the next step of the quest. Once you grab the ring, the game should auto-update and nudge the quest forward.
4. Talk to Matius AgainNow head back outside and talk to Savlian Matius. If all went well, he’ll finally drop the broken battle cry and say something new, allowing you to continue with the mission.
Still Stuck After That?Sometimes Matius stays bugged even after you’ve found the Count. If he just stands there, now repeating something like “Kvatch has been destroyed and rebuilt once…” without progressing the quest—don’t give up.
Alternate Fix: Go Find Martin DirectlyJust fast-travel to the Kvatch camp, located down the hill on your map. There, you’ll find Brother Martin, chilling with some survivors. Speak to him directly, and the quest should catch up and resume properly.
Final ThoughtsOblivion Remastered might be a glow-up for an all-time RPG classic, but some bugs still feel straight out of 2006. Luckily, with this simple workaround, you can get past the Kvatch soft-lock and continue your journey to save Tamriel.
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