"Oblivion Remastered Lacks Official Mod Support, Disappointing Fans"

Bethesda's announcement that The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered will not feature official mod support has stirred the gaming community, especially given the original game's robust modding scene. Dive deeper into the implications of this decision and explore the game's immediate success after its surprise launch.

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Bethesda Confirms No Mod Support for Oblivion Remastered

In a recent livestream, Bethesda unveiled The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, which is now available for purchase. The developers highlighted significant enhancements over the original release. However, a notable omission is the absence of official mod support, which has left many fans disappointed.

Bethesda's official support page confirms that Oblivion Remastered will not support mods officially. No specific reason was provided for this decision, which is surprising given Bethesda's history of embracing the modding community with tools like the Creation Kit for games such as Fallout 4, Skyrim, and Starfield.

Despite the lack of official support, the modding community remains undeterred. Enthusiasts are actively using the old Creation Kit from the original game to integrate mods, and reports from Reddit suggest that these mods are functioning well with the remastered version. The transition to Unreal Engine 5 presents new challenges and opportunities for modders as they adapt their creations to the updated engine.

Oblivion Remastered on VR

Even without official mod support, the community's ingenuity shines through with early attempts to play Oblivion Remastered in VR. Just three hours post-launch, fans began experimenting with UEVR, a tool that enables VR play for non-VR games. YouTuber LunchAndVR showcased an early VR playthrough on their channel, describing it as "very early tests" using UEVR and motion controls.

The VR experience appears promising, with the game running smoothly at 70 fps on a setup featuring medium graphics settings, DLSS, a GeForce RTX 4090, Intel Core i9-13900, and 64GB of RAM. These initial tests suggest that with further optimization, Oblivion Remastered could offer a compelling VR experience.

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S (included in Xbox Game Pass), and PC. Stay updated with the latest developments by checking out our related articles!