Bethesda has officially confirmed that The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered does not include official mod support. However, this hasn't deterred the passionate fanbase, who have already released several unofficial mods. Just hours after Bethesda and Virtuos shadow-dropped the reimagined version for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, a selection of community mods surfaced on the popular site Nexus Mods.
At the time of this article's publication, an impressive 22 mods were available. The first mod to hit the scene allows PC users to customize their desktop by swapping out the default Oblivion Remastered shortcut with one of two images featuring the game's infamous Adoring Fan. Other mods enable players to skip the introductory Bethesda and Virtuos logo screens. Additionally, mods like one that adjusts the Wizard's Fury spell and another that removes the compass are already enhancing gameplay customization.
Despite Bethesda's usual encouragement of mod support in its titles, the company explicitly stated that Oblivion Remastered would not feature official mod support. This information was shared in an FAQ section on their website. Yet, the modding community remains undeterred. Nexus Mods user GodschildGaming, for instance, released an Iron Longsword damage mod to demonstrate that modding is indeed possible. "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, released 19 years after the original, is now available on PC and consoles. As more players dive into the game, the pool of mods is expected to grow, offering even more ways to personalize the experience. While we await further mod releases, you can explore why some players believe this release leans more towards a remake than a remaster, and the reasoning behind Bethesda's choice of the "Remastered" label.
For those eager to delve deeper into Oblivion Remastered, we offer a comprehensive guide that includes an expansive Interactive Map, complete Walkthroughs for the Main Questline and every Guild Quest, tips on How to Build the Perfect Character, Things to Do First, and much more.
