Oblivion Remastered Mods Released Online

Bethesda has confirmed that The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered does not include official mod support, yet this hasn't deterred the game's dedicated fanbase from releasing a slew of unofficial mods. Just hours after Bethesda and Virtuos unveiled their reimagined version of Oblivion for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, a variety of community-created mods surfaced on the popular platform, Nexus Mods. These early mods, although primarily focused on minor customization, underscore the unwavering dedication of The Elder Scrolls modding community.

At the time of this article's publication, an impressive total of 22 mods were already available on the site. The first mod to emerge allowed PC players to customize their desktop by swapping the default Oblivion Remastered shortcut with one of two images featuring the game's infamous Adoring Fan. Other mods enable players to bypass the introductory Bethesda and Virtuos logo screens, while some, like a tweak to the Wizard’s Fury spell and a mod that removes the compass, are beginning to explore deeper gameplay customization.

This flurry of early mod releases comes despite Bethesda's announcement that Oblivion Remastered lacks official mod support. The company, which typically champions modding in its games, detailed this decision in an FAQ section on its website, leaving players to seek modding solutions elsewhere.

One Nexus Mods user, GodschildGaming, uploaded an Iron Longsword damage mod to demonstrate that modding is still very much 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 was released today, marking 19 years since the original game's debut, and is available on PC and consoles. As more players dive into the remastered version in the coming weeks and months, the modding community is expected to expand, offering increasingly creative ways to personalize the gaming experience. While awaiting further mod releases, you can explore discussions on why some players consider this release more of a remake than a remaster, and delve into Bethesda's reasoning behind the "Remastered" label.

For those eager to explore everything Oblivion Remastered has to offer, we have 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.