Oblivion Remastered Mods Now Available Online

Bethesda has officially confirmed that The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered does not include official mod support. Despite this, the passionate fanbase has already begun releasing unofficial mods, showcasing the dedication of The Elder Scrolls community.

Mere hours after the surprise launch of Bethesda and Virtuos' Oblivion Remastered on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, a selection of community mods surfaced on the renowned Nexus Mods website. While these initial mods primarily offer minor customization options, their swift appearance underscores the relentless enthusiasm of the modding community.

At the time of this article's writing, an impressive 22 mods are already available on the site. The first mod released offers PC users the chance to customize their desktop by swapping the default Oblivion Remastered shortcut icon with one of two images featuring the game's infamous Adoring Fan. Other mods enable players to bypass the introductory Bethesda and Virtuos logo screens. Additionally, mods are available that adjust gameplay elements, such as tweaking the Wizard's Fury spell and removing the in-game compass.

This surge of early mods comes despite Bethesda's usual encouragement of modding in their games. The company explicitly stated that Oblivion Remastered would not support official mods, a fact confirmed in the FAQ section of their website.

Nexus Mods user GodschildGaming released their Iron Longsword damage mod 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 debut, and is available on PC and consoles. As more players dive into the game in the coming weeks and months, the number and variety of mods are expected to grow, offering increasingly unique ways to personalize the gaming experience. While we anticipate more mods, you can explore discussions on why some consider this release more of a remake than a remaster, and why Bethesda chose to label it as "Remastered."

For a thorough guide to Oblivion Remastered, including an expansive Interactive Map, detailed Walkthroughs for the Main Questline and Guild Quests, tips on building the perfect character, and things to do first, be sure to check out our comprehensive resources.