Oblivion Remastered Lacks Official Mod Support, Despite Thriving Modding Community

Bethesda has officially launched The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, surprising fans with its immediate availability. During the reveal livestream, the developers highlighted the significant enhancements made to the game since its original release. However, a notable omission has left many in the community disappointed: the remastered version will not feature official mod support.

According to Bethesda's support page, there will be no official mod support for Oblivion Remastered. This decision comes as a surprise, especially given Bethesda's history of robust support for the modding community, including the release of official modding tools like the Creation Kits for games such as Fallout 4, Skyrim, and Starfield. No specific reason was provided for this choice, leaving fans puzzled and somewhat frustrated.

Despite the lack of official support, the modding community remains undeterred. Enthusiasts are already experimenting with the old Creation Kit from the original game, and reports suggest that mods are functioning well with the remaster. On platforms like Reddit, modders are actively discussing strategies for adapting their mods to the new version, which now runs on Unreal Engine 5.

In another exciting development, fans have begun exploring Oblivion Remastered in VR. Just three hours after its launch, players started using UEVR, a mod tool that enables VR gameplay, to experience the game in a new dimension. YouTuber LunchAndVR shared a video showcasing early tests of Oblivion Remastered in VR, utilizing UEVR and motion controls. The video, running at 70 fps on a setup with medium graphics and DLSS, suggests that with further optimization, the game could offer a compelling VR experience.

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S (including Xbox Game Pass), and PC. For the latest updates and more information on the game, be sure to check out our detailed article below!