Fix Can’t Sleep Enemies Nearby Bug | Oblivion Remastered Guide
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If the game keeps saying “you cannot sleep with enemies nearby,” even though you’re safe in an inn with nothing trying to kill you, congrats, you’ve run into one of Oblivion Remastered’s more annoying bugs. The good news is, there are ways to fix it without starting over. Here’s what to try.
Restart the Game First
Before trying anything drastic, close the game completely and relaunch it. A full reboot, not just loading a save. Sometimes this resets the enemy flag and clears the issue. If it doesn’t, keep going.
Cause a Crime and Get Arrested
For most players, the easiest fix is to get thrown in jail. Here’s how to do it:
Steal something obvious, like a plate, while an NPC is watching
Let the guards arrest you
Either serve your time or just pay the fine
Once you’ve done that, the bug usually goes away, and you’ll be able to sleep and wait again like normal.
If Guards Won’t Arrest You
Some people have found that the guards are stuck in combat mode and won’t do anything. If that’s the case:
Hit a guard or NPC to start a fight
Hold block, then try talking to them to surrender
If their disposition is high enough, they’ll stop fighting and arrest you
If that doesn’t work, try stealing instead of attacking. Theft usually forces a proper arrest response even when combat is bugged.
Don’t Use the Console
Some bugs in the remastered version make AI commands irreversible. So unless you really know what you’re doing, skip console commands. Stick to in-game workarounds like crime and jail time.
Final Blurb
For a game about prophecies and gods, it sure can’t figure out when you’re alone in a bedroom. But hey, nothing a little petty theft or jail time can’t fix. Welcome back to Cyrodiil.
FAQ
Why does Oblivion Remastered say enemies are nearby when there aren’t any?
It’s a bug where the game thinks you’re still in combat, even if nothing is attacking you. It can happen after a battle or if an enemy got stuck in the world.
Can I fix the sleep bug without going to jail?
Yes, you can also fix it by stealing something and paying the fine. That clears your combat status without needing to serve time.
What if guards won’t arrest me?
If guards are stuck in combat mode, try attacking them, then hold block and talk to surrender. If that fails, try stealing instead to trigger a proper response.
Does restarting the game help?
Sometimes. Fully closing and restarting Oblivion Remastered can reset the bug, but it doesn’t always work.
Should I use console commands to fix it?
It’s not recommended. Some commands in the remaster cause permanent bugs with AI behavior, so it’s safer to stick to in-game solutions like jail or fines.
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