Bethesda has confirmed that The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered does not feature official mod support, but that hasn't stopped dedicated fans from pushing out a few unofficial mods of their own.
Just hours after Bethesda and Virtuos shadow-dropped the reimagined Oblivion for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, a handful of community mods surfaced on the popular website Nexus Mods. While these mods mostly offer small customization options, they are a testament to the unwavering dedication of The Elder Scrolls modding community.
At the time of this article's publication, an impressive 22 mods were already available on the site. The first mod to hit the scene allows PC players to personalize their desktop by replacing the default Oblivion Remastered shortcut with one of two images featuring its infamous Adoring Fan. Other mods enable players to skip the introduction screens featuring the Bethesda and Virtuos logos, while some, including one that tweaks the Wizard’s Fury spell and another that removes the compass, are already delving into gameplay customization.
This wave of early mods comes despite Bethesda's announcement that Oblivion Remastered does not include official mod support. The company, typically supportive of modding in its games, detailed this decision in an FAQ section on its website, confirming that players would need to look elsewhere for mods.
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 dive into the game in the coming weeks and months, the pool of mods is expected to grow, offering increasingly creative ways to tailor the gaming experience. While we await the arrival of more mods, you can explore why some players believe today's release is more of a remake than a remaster and why Bethesda chose to label it as "Remastered."
For those eager to dive deeper into Oblivion Remastered, we have a comprehensive guide covering everything from an expansive Interactive Map, complete Walkthroughs for the Main Questline and every Guild Quest, tips on How to Build the Perfect Character, and Things to Do First, among other resources.
