"Oblivion Remastered Lacks Official Mod Support, Disappointing Fans"

Bethesda has announced the release of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, surprising fans with its immediate availability. However, the excitement is tempered by the news that the remastered version will not feature official mod support, a staple of the original game's vibrant modding community.

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Bethesda Confirms No Mod Support for Oblivion Remastered

During Bethesda's official reveal livestream, it was confirmed that The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is now available for purchase. The developers highlighted significant enhancements over the original release, yet the absence of official mod support has left many fans disappointed.

According to Bethesda's support page, there will be no official modding tools or Creation Kits provided for Oblivion Remastered. This decision is surprising, especially given Bethesda's history of supporting modding communities with tools for games like Fallout 4, Skyrim, and Starfield. Despite this, the modding community remains undeterred, with enthusiasts successfully using the old Creation Kit to integrate mods into the remastered version. On platforms like Reddit, modders are actively discussing strategies to adapt their creations to the game, which now utilizes Unreal Engine 5.

Oblivion Remastered on VR

Despite the lack of official mod support, the community has not stopped exploring new frontiers. Just three hours after the game's launch, fans began experimenting with Oblivion Remastered in VR using UEVR, a tool that enables VR compatibility for non-VR games. YouTuber LunchAndVR shared an early test video showcasing the game running smoothly in VR with motion controls. The setup achieved a solid 70 fps on medium graphics settings, using a GeForce RTX 4090, Intel Core i9-13900, and 64GB of RAM. This suggests that with further optimization, Oblivion Remastered could offer a promising VR experience.

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is currently available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S (also accessible via Xbox Game Pass), and PC. For the latest updates and information on the game, be sure to check out our detailed article below!