Bethesda has officially stated that The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered does not support official modding, yet this hasn't deterred the fervent fanbase from creating their own unofficial mods. Mere hours after Bethesda and Virtuos released their surprise update for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, a selection of community mods surfaced on the popular platform, Nexus Mods.
These early mods, while mostly minor tweaks, underscore the dedication of The Elder Scrolls modding community. As of this writing, an impressive 22 mods are already available. The first mod to hit the scene offers PC users the chance to customize their desktop with alternative images of the notorious Adoring Fan for the Oblivion Remastered shortcut. Other mods include options to bypass the introductory Bethesda and Virtuos logo screens. Some mods even delve into gameplay adjustments, such as tweaking the Wizard's Fury spell and removing the in-game compass.
Despite Bethesda's usual encouragement of mod support, their announcement that Oblivion Remastered would not officially support mods was clearly stated in the FAQ section on their website. This hasn't stopped enthusiasts like Nexus Mods user GodschildGaming from pushing boundaries. They released an Iron Longsword damage mod to demonstrate that modding Oblivion Remastered is indeed feasible. "This is just to prove modding is possible," they stated in the mod's description. "Bethesda says no mod support, I say false. It really is Unreal slapped on top of Oblivion, the data folder is nested in a lot more folders but same concept."
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered hit the shelves today, 19 years after the original game's release, available on PC and consoles. As more players dive into the remastered experience, the modding community is expected to grow, offering increasingly creative ways to customize the game. While we anticipate more mods to emerge, you can explore why some consider this release more of a remake than a remaster and delve into Bethesda's reasoning behind labeling it as "Remastered."
For a deeper dive into Oblivion Remastered, we offer a comprehensive guide that includes an expansive Interactive Map, detailed Walkthroughs for the Main Questline and all Guild Quests, tips on How to Build the Perfect Character, Things to Do First, and much more.
