"Oblivion Remastered Lacks Official Mod Support, Disappointing Fans"

Oblivion Remastered Official Mod Support Notably Absent Despite Original's Large Modding Community

Bethesda has officially launched The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, much to the excitement of fans worldwide. However, there's a significant caveat: the game will not feature official mod support. This decision has left many in the modding community puzzled and disappointed, given Bethesda's long-standing tradition of supporting modders with tools like the Creation Kit for titles such as Fallout 4, Skyrim, and Starfield.

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Out Now!

Bethesda Confirms No Mod Support for Oblivion Remastered

Oblivion Remastered Official Mod Support Notably Absent Despite Original's Large Modding Community

During the official reveal livestream, Bethesda not only announced the immediate availability of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered but also highlighted the game's enhanced graphics and gameplay improvements. Despite these upgrades, the absence of official mod support has been a significant point of discussion. Bethesda's support page on their website confirms this stance but offers no explanation for the decision.

Undeterred, the modding community is actively working to adapt existing mods using the original game's Creation Kit. Discussions on platforms like Reddit reveal that modders are sharing tips and strategies for integrating mods into the remastered version, which now utilizes Unreal Engine 5.

Oblivion Remastered on VR

Oblivion Remastered Official Mod Support Notably Absent Despite Original's Large Modding Community

In a testament to the dedication of the gaming community, fans have already begun experimenting with Oblivion Remastered in VR environments. Just three hours after the game's release, enthusiasts were using UEVR, a tool that converts games for VR play, to experience the remaster in a new dimension. YouTuber LunchAndVR shared a video showcasing these early tests, playing the game at 70 fps with medium graphics settings, enhanced by DLSS on a high-end setup featuring a GeForce RTX 4090 and an Intel Core i9-13900 with 64GB of RAM. This suggests that with further optimization, Oblivion Remastered could deliver a compelling VR experience.

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S (and accessible via Xbox Game Pass), and PC. For the latest updates and more information on the game, be sure to check out our related articles below!