Bethesda has officially launched The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, but fans might be surprised to learn that it won't feature official mod support. Dive deeper into the game's modding scene and its immediate success following its surprise release.
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Bethesda Confirms No Mod Support for Oblivion Remastered
In a recent livestream, Bethesda unveiled The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, now available for purchase. The developers highlighted the game's significant enhancements over the original version. However, a notable absence is the lack of official mod support, which might disappoint many fans.
According to Bethesda’s official support page, Oblivion Remastered will not support mods officially. No specific reason was provided for this decision, which is surprising given Bethesda's strong history of supporting modding communities with tools like the Creation Kit for games such as Fallout 4, Skyrim, and Starfield.
Despite the official stance, the modding community remains undeterred. Fans are actively using the old Creation Kit designed for the original game, and mods are reportedly functioning well with the remaster. On platforms like Reddit, modders are sharing insights and strategies for adapting mods to the new version, which now runs on Unreal Engine 5.
Oblivion Remastered on VR
Even without official mod support, the community's enthusiasm hasn't waned. Just three hours after its launch, fans began experimenting with Oblivion Remastered on VR using UEVR, a mod tool that enables VR gameplay. YouTuber LunchAndVR shared an early test video of the game running in VR, utilizing UEVR and motion controls.
The video showcased the game running smoothly at 70 fps on a setup with medium graphics settings, DLSS enabled, a GeForce RTX 4090, Intel Core i9-13900, and 64GB of RAM. This early success suggests that with further adjustments, Oblivion Remastered could offer a compelling VR experience.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S (accessible via Xbox Game Pass), and PC. Stay updated with the latest news and developments by checking out our dedicated article below!
