Oblivion Remastered Mods Released Online

Bethesda has confirmed that The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered does not feature official mod support, but that hasn't stopped dedicated fans from already releasing a few unofficial mods of their own.

Just hours after Bethesda and Virtuos’ Oblivion reimagining was shadow-dropped for players on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, a handful of community mods surfaced on the popular website Nexus Mods. Although these mods mostly offer small customization options, they demonstrate the unwavering dedication of The Elder Scrolls modding community.

At the time of this story's publication, a surprising total of 22 mods are available on the site. The first mod to be released allows PC players to personalize their desktop by replacing the default Oblivion Remastered shortcut with one of two images featuring its infamous Adoring Fan. Several mods enable players to skip the introduction screens featuring the Bethesda and Virtuos logos, while others, including one that tweaks the Wizard’s Fury spell and another that removes the compass, are already enhancing gameplay customization.

This wave of early mods comes despite Bethesda's announcement that Oblivion Remastered does not include official mod support. The company, which typically encourages modding in its games, detailed this decision in an FAQ section on its website.

Meanwhile, Nexus Mods user GodschildGaming uploaded their Iron Longsword damage mod to demonstrate that modding is still possible for Oblivion Remastered. In the mod’s description, they stated, “This is just to prove modding is possible. 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 launched today, 19 years after the original, for PC and consoles. As more players dive into the game in the coming weeks and months, the pool of mods is expected to grow, offering increasingly creative ways to tailor the experience. While we anticipate more mods, you can explore why some players believe today’s release is more of a remake than a remaster and understand Bethesda's reasoning for labeling it as "Remastered."

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