Bethesda has confirmed that The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered does not feature official mod support, but that hasn't stopped dedicated fans from already releasing a few unofficial mods of their own.
Just hours after Bethesda and Virtuos shadow-dropped their reimagining of Oblivion for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, a handful of community mods surfaced on the popular website Nexus Mods. Although these mods primarily consist of small customization options, they demonstrate the unwavering dedication of The Elder Scrolls fanbase.
At the time of this story's publication, a surprising 22 mods were available on the site. The first mod to be released allows PC players to personalize their desktop by replacing the default Oblivion Remastered shortcut with one of two images featuring its infamous Adoring Fan. Several mods enable players to skip the introduction screens featuring the Bethesda and Virtuos logos, while others offer gameplay customization options, such as tweaking the Wizard's Fury spell and removing the compass.
The early wave of mods comes as Bethesda, which typically encourages mod support in its games, announced that Oblivion Remastered would not feature official mod support this time around. This was detailed in an FAQ section on their website, confirming that players would need to seek mods from other sources.
Meanwhile, Nexus Mods user GodschildGaming uploaded their Iron Longsword damage mod to demonstrate that Oblivion Remastered is still ripe for modding. "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 launched today, 19 years after the original, for PC and consoles. As more players get their hands on it in the coming weeks and months, the pool of mods is expected to grow, offering increasingly unique ways to tailor the gaming experience. While we await more mods, you can read about why some players believe today's release is more of a remake than a remaster and why Bethesda chose to label it as "Remastered."
We've also compiled a comprehensive guide to everything you'll find in Oblivion Remastered, including 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.
