Oblivion Remastered Mods Released Online

Bethesda has confirmed that The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered does not include official mod support, yet this hasn't deterred the passionate fanbase from creating their own unofficial mods. Mere hours after Bethesda and Virtuos’ reimagining of Oblivion was unexpectedly released for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, a selection of community-crafted mods surfaced on the popular platform, Nexus Mods. Although these initial mods are mostly small tweaks for customization, they underscore the unwavering dedication of The Elder Scrolls modding community.

At the time of this article's publication, an impressive total of 22 mods are already available 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 with one of two images featuring the game's notorious Adoring Fan. Other mods include options to skip the introductory Bethesda and Virtuos logo screens, as well as modifications like tweaks to the Wizard’s Fury spell and removal of the compass, demonstrating early attempts at enhancing gameplay.

This surge of mods comes despite Bethesda's announcement that Oblivion Remastered would not support official modding. This was clarified in an FAQ section on their website, prompting fans to seek alternative modding solutions. One such user, GodschildGaming from Nexus Mods, released an Iron Longsword damage mod to illustrate that modding is still feasible. "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 hit the shelves today, marking 19 years since the original game's debut. As more players dive into the remastered version in the coming weeks and months, the modding community is expected to grow, offering increasingly innovative ways to personalize the gaming experience. While we anticipate further mod releases, you can explore discussions on why some players believe this release leans more towards a remake than a remaster and Bethesda's choice to label it as "Remastered."

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