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

Bethesda's latest announcement has stirred the gaming community: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has been released, but without the much-anticipated official mod support. Dive deeper to understand the impact on the game's thriving modding scene and its immediate reception following the surprise launch.

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Bethesda Confirms No Mod Support for Oblivion Remastered

In a recent livestream, Bethesda unveiled The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, immediately making it available to eager fans. The developers highlighted significant enhancements over the original, yet a major caveat was disclosed: the remastered version will not support official mods.

On their official support page, Bethesda confirmed the absence of mod support for Oblivion Remastered without providing a rationale. This decision is particularly surprising given Bethesda's history of robust support for modding communities, including the release of Creation Kits for titles like Fallout 4, Skyrim, and Starfield.

Despite this setback, the modding community remains undeterred. Enthusiasts are currently using the original game's Creation Kit to implement mods into the remastered version. Discussions on platforms like Reddit reveal modders are actively sharing strategies for adapting to the new Unreal Engine 5 framework.

Oblivion Remastered on VR

Even without official mod support, the community's ingenuity shines through, particularly in the VR space. Mere hours after the remaster's launch, fans began experimenting with Oblivion Remastered in VR using UEVR, a tool that enables VR compatibility for games. YouTuber LunchAndVR shared a video showcasing these early VR tests, using motion controls and achieving a smooth 70 fps on a setup with a GeForce RTX 4090, Intel Core i9-13900, and 64GB RAM. These promising initial results 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 (also accessible via Xbox Game Pass), and PC. Keep an eye on our updates for the latest news and developments on this iconic title!