Bethesda has officially stated that *The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered* does not include support for official mods, but this hasn't deterred the passionate fanbase from creating and sharing their own unofficial mods. Just hours after the surprise release of Bethesda and Virtuos' remastered version across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, a selection of community-created mods surfaced on the popular modding platform, Nexus Mods. These initial mods, while primarily focused on minor customization, demonstrate the unwavering dedication of The Elder Scrolls community.
As of the publication of this article, an impressive 22 mods are already available on Nexus Mods. The first mod to be released allows PC users to customize their desktop by swapping the default Oblivion Remastered shortcut with one featuring the game's notorious Adoring Fan. Other mods offer the ability to bypass the introductory logos of Bethesda and Virtuos, while some dive into gameplay alterations such as modifying the Wizard's Fury spell and removing the in-game compass.
Despite Bethesda's usual encouragement of modding in their games, they've confirmed that *Oblivion Remastered* will not feature official mod support, as stated in the FAQ section on their website. This has not stopped modders like Nexus Mods user GodschildGaming, who released an Iron Longsword damage mod to demonstrate that modding is indeed possible. "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 Best Major Skills in Oblivion
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*The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered* hit the shelves today, 19 years following its original release, available on PC and various consoles. As more players dive into the game in the coming weeks and months, the range of available mods is expected to expand, providing even more unique ways to personalize the gaming experience. While awaiting the influx of new mods, you might be interested in reading about why some players believe today's release leans more towards a remake than a remaster and Bethesda's reasoning behind labeling it as "Remastered."
For a comprehensive look at what *Oblivion Remastered* has to offer, we have a detailed guide that includes an expansive Interactive Map, complete Walkthroughs for the Main Questline and all Guild Quests, advice on How to Build the Perfect Character, Things to Do First, and much more.
