Bethesda has announced the release of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, surprising fans with its immediate availability. While the remastered version boasts significant improvements over the original, it comes with a notable omission: no official mod support. This decision has left many in the vibrant modding community disappointed, given Bethesda's history of supporting mods with tools like the Creation Kit for games such as Fallout 4, Skyrim, and Starfield.
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Bethesda Confirms No Mod Support for Oblivion Remastered
During Bethesda's official reveal livestream, the developers unveiled the remastered version of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, highlighting its enhanced graphics and gameplay. However, the absence of official mod support was a significant point of discussion. Bethesda's support page confirms this decision, though no specific reasons were provided for the exclusion.
Despite the lack of official support, the modding community remains undeterred. Enthusiasts are already experimenting with the original game's Creation Kit to adapt their mods for the remaster. On platforms like Reddit, modders are actively discussing strategies to continue modding, especially since the remaster now operates on Unreal Engine 5.
Oblivion Remastered on VR
In a testament to the community's resilience, fans have begun exploring Oblivion Remastered in VR just hours after its release. Using the mod tool UEVR, players have managed to experience the game in a virtual reality environment. YouTuber LunchAndVR shared an early test video on their channel, showcasing the game running smoothly at 70 fps on a setup with a GeForce RTX 4090, Intel Core i9-13900, and 64GB of RAM. These initial tests suggest that, with further optimization, Oblivion Remastered could offer a compelling VR experience.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S (included in Xbox Game Pass), and PC. For the latest updates and more information on the game, be sure to check out our detailed article below!
