Bethesda has officially announced that The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered does not include official mod support, yet this hasn't deterred the passionate fanbase from creating and sharing unofficial mods. Mere hours after the surprise release of Bethesda and Virtuos' reimagined version of Oblivion for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, a selection of community mods surfaced on the popular platform, Nexus Mods.
At the time of this article's publication, an impressive 22 mods were already accessible on the site. The first mod to be released offers PC players the ability to customize their desktop by swapping out the default Oblivion Remastered shortcut icon with one of two images featuring the game's notorious Adoring Fan. Other mods allow players to bypass the introductory Bethesda and Virtuos logo screens, while some, such as one that adjusts the Wizard’s Fury spell and another that eliminates the compass, begin to delve into gameplay customization.
Despite Bethesda's typical encouragement of modding in their games, the company confirmed the absence of official mod support for Oblivion Remastered in an FAQ section on their website. This confirmation has directed players seeking mods to look elsewhere.
A notable contribution from Nexus Mods user GodschildGaming is the Iron Longsword damage mod, intended to demonstrate that modding is still very much possible with Oblivion Remastered. "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 was released today, marking 19 years since the original game's launch, and is available on PC and consoles. As more players dive into the game in the coming weeks and months, the number of mods is expected to grow, offering increasingly unique ways to personalize the gaming experience. While awaiting further mod releases, you can explore discussions on why some players view this release as more of a remake than a remaster, and Bethesda's reasoning behind labeling it as "Remastered."
For a thorough exploration of Oblivion Remastered, check out our comprehensive guide, which includes an interactive map, complete walkthroughs for the main questline and all guild quests, tips on building the perfect character, things to do first, and much more.
