Bethesda has officially launched The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, much to the excitement of fans around the world. The game, which is now available across multiple platforms, promises significant enhancements over its original version. However, there's a catch that might dampen the spirits of the modding community: Bethesda confirmed during their recent livestream that Oblivion Remastered will not feature official mod support. This decision has left many fans puzzled, especially given Bethesda's history of robust support for modding in their games, including providing official tools like the Creation Kits for titles such as Fallout 4, Skyrim, and Starfield.
Despite the lack of official mod support, the community is not deterred. Enthusiastic modders are already adapting the old Creation Kit from the original game to make their mods compatible with the remaster. Discussions and guides on how to mod Oblivion Remastered, which now runs on Unreal Engine 5, are buzzing on platforms like Reddit. This grassroots effort showcases the dedication of the modding community to keep the spirit of customization alive, even without official backing.
In another bold move by fans, attempts to play Oblivion Remastered in VR have surfaced just three hours after its release. Using the UEVR tool, which enables VR play for non-VR games, YouTuber LunchAndVR shared early test footage of the game running in VR. The video, showcasing gameplay at 70 fps on a setup with a GeForce RTX 4090 and Intel Core i9-13900K with 64GB RAM, suggests that with further optimization, Oblivion Remastered could offer a compelling VR experience.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is now accessible on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S (including through Xbox Game Pass), and PC. For those eager to dive into the world of Cyrodiil with enhanced graphics and gameplay, this remaster offers a fresh take on a beloved classic. Stay tuned to our articles for the latest updates and insights on this and other gaming news.
