Oblivion Remastered Lacks Official Mod Support, Disappointing Fans

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion has taken a new leap with its remastered version, now available to fans worldwide. However, Bethesda's recent announcement during their official reveal livestream left many in the modding community surprised and disappointed.

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Bethesda Confirms No Mod Support for Oblivion Remastered

Bethesda has officially launched The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, showcasing significant enhancements over the original game. Yet, amidst the excitement, a notable absence was confirmed: there will be no official mod support for the remastered version. This decision, detailed on Bethesda’s support page, comes without explanation, leaving fans puzzled, especially given Bethesda's history of embracing the modding community with tools like the Creation Kits for games such as Fallout 4, Skyrim, and Starfield.

Despite this setback, the modding community is resilient. Enthusiasts are already adapting mods using the original game's Creation Kit, which are functioning well within the remaster. On platforms like Reddit, modders are actively discussing and sharing strategies to keep the modding scene alive, particularly challenging since the remaster utilizes Unreal Engine 5.

Oblivion Remastered on VR

In an impressive display of community ingenuity, fans have already begun exploring Oblivion Remastered in VR, just three hours after its launch. Using UEVR, a mod tool that enables VR compatibility, players are pushing the boundaries of what's possible. A video by YouTuber LunchAndVR demonstrates these early experiments, showcasing the game running smoothly at 70 fps on a setup equipped with a GeForce RTX 4090, Intel Core i9-13900, 64GB RAM, and medium graphics settings enhanced by DLSS. This suggests that with further refinements, Oblivion Remastered could offer a compelling VR experience.

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is now available across multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S (with availability on Xbox Game Pass), and PC. For the latest updates and more in-depth information on the game, be sure to check out our dedicated article below!