"Oblivion Remastered Lacks Official Mod Support, Despite Thriving Original Modding Scene"

Bethesda has unveiled that The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered will not feature official mod support. This decision has sparked discussions among fans, especially given the vibrant modding community surrounding the original game. Dive deeper into the game's modding landscape and explore its surprising launch success.

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is Now Available!

Bethesda Confirms No Mod Support for Oblivion Remastered

During Bethesda's recent official reveal livestream for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, they not only announced the game's immediate availability but also highlighted its significant enhancements over the original version. However, the absence of official mod support has left many fans disheartened.

According to Bethesda's support page, Oblivion Remastered will not include official mod support. No explanation was provided for this choice, which is particularly surprising given Bethesda's history of supporting the modding community with tools like the Creation Kits for games such as Fallout 4, Skyrim, and Starfield.

Despite this setback, the modding community remains resilient. Fans are currently using the old Creation Kit designed for the original game to integrate their mods into the remaster. On platforms like Reddit, modders are actively sharing insights and strategies for modding Oblivion Remastered, which now utilizes Unreal Engine 5.

Oblivion Remastered on VR

Even without official mod support, enthusiasts have wasted no time in exploring Oblivion Remastered in VR. Just three hours after its release, fans began using UEVR, a tool that converts games for VR compatibility. YouTuber LunchAndVR shared an early test video on their channel, showcasing Oblivion Remastered in VR, complete with motion controls.

The gameplay appears promising, running smoothly at 70 fps on medium settings with DLSS enabled, using a setup equipped with a GeForce RTX 4090, Intel Core i9-13900, and 64GB of RAM. These initial tests suggest that with some fine-tuning, Oblivion Remastered could offer a compelling VR experience.

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S (also accessible via Xbox Game Pass), and PC. Keep up with the latest news and developments by checking out our dedicated article below!