Bethesda has officially stated that The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered does not support official mods, yet this hasn't deterred the passionate fanbase from creating and sharing their own unofficial mods. Just hours after Bethesda and Virtuos surprised everyone with the shadow-drop release of the reimagined game on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, a selection of community mods surfaced on the popular platform, Nexus Mods. These initial mods may be small in scope, focusing primarily on customization, but they underscore the unwavering dedication of The Elder Scrolls community.
As of this article's publication, an impressive 22 mods are already available on Nexus Mods. The first mod to be released offers PC users 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 enable players to bypass the introductory Bethesda and Virtuos logo screens, while some delve deeper into gameplay customization. For instance, one mod modifies the Wizard's Fury spell, and another eliminates the in-game compass, allowing for a more immersive experience.Despite Bethesda's usual stance on encouraging mod support in its titles, the company clarified in the FAQ section on their website that Oblivion Remastered would not feature official mod support. This announcement has not slowed down the modding community, with Nexus Mods user GodschildGaming releasing an Iron Longsword damage mod to demonstrate that modding is indeed feasible.
"This is just to prove modding is possible," GodschildGaming 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."
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The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered hit the shelves today, 19 years after its original release, available on PC and various consoles. As more gamers dive into the revamped world, the modding scene is expected to flourish, offering even more creative and diverse ways to personalize the game. While we eagerly await further mods, you might be interested in exploring why some players consider this release more of a remake than a remaster and the reasoning behind Bethesda's choice of the "Remastered" label.
For those eager to delve into the remastered version, we have prepared a detailed guide covering everything from an expansive Interactive Map, comprehensive Walkthroughs for the Main Questline and all Guild Quests, tips on How to Build the Perfect Character, to Things to Do First, and much more.
