Bethesda has confirmed that The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered does not feature official mod support, but that hasn't stopped dedicated fans from already releasing a few unofficial mods of their own.
Just hours after Bethesda and Virtuos' Oblivion reimagining was shadow-dropped for players on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, a handful of community mods surfaced on the popular website Nexus Mods. Although these initial mods mostly offer small customization options, they demonstrate the unwavering dedication of the The Elder Scrolls fanbase.
At the time of this story's publication, a surprising 22 mods were already available on the site. The first mod to hit the scene allows PC players to personalize their desktop by replacing the default Oblivion Remastered shortcut with one of two images of its infamous Adoring Fan. Several mods enable players to skip the introduction screens featuring the Bethesda and Virtuos logos, while others, such as one that tweaks the Wizard's Fury spell and another that removes the compass, are already delving into gameplay customization.
The early wave of mods comes despite Bethesda's announcement that Oblivion Remastered does not feature official mod support. This was confirmed in an FAQ section on their website, indicating that players would need to look elsewhere for modding solutions.
Meanwhile, Nexus Mods user GodschildGaming uploaded their Iron Longsword damage mod to prove that Oblivion Remastered is still ripe for modding.
"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 Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered launched today, 19 years after the original, for PC and consoles. As more players get their hands on it in the coming weeks and months, the pool of mods is expected to grow, offering increasingly innovative ways to tailor the gaming experience. While we await further mods, you can explore why some players believe today's release is more of a remake than a remaster and understand why Bethesda chose to label it as "Remastered."
For a comprehensive guide to everything in Oblivion Remastered, including an expansive Interactive Map, complete Walkthroughs for the Main Questline and every Guild Quest, tips on How to Build the Perfect Character, Things to Do First, and much more, be sure to check out our detailed resources.
