Bethesda has confirmed that The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered won't include official mod support. Read on to discover how the gaming community is reacting to this surprising decision and the game's performance since its unexpected launch.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Is Now Available!
Oblivion Remastered Ships Without Mod Support
Following the official reveal stream for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, Bethesda announced the game's immediate availability while showcasing its visual and technical upgrades. The unexpected news? The complete absence of official mod support - a puzzling move given Bethesda's history of embracing modders through Creation Kits for titles like Skyrim and Fallout 4.
Bethesda's support page makes the situation clear - no official mod tools will be provided. This decision comes as particularly surprising when considering how the original Oblivion's enduring popularity was fueled by its vibrant modding community. Undeterred, modders are already adapting existing Creation Kit tools to work with the remastered version, sharing workarounds on forums like Reddit despite the transition to Unreal Engine 5.
VR Enthusiasts Adapt Oblivion Remastered
Within just three hours of release, resourceful fans had Oblivion Remastered running in virtual reality using UEVR (Unreal Engine VR mod). Early tests by YouTuber LunchAndVR demonstrate surprisingly stable performance, achieving 70 fps with medium settings and DLSS enabled on high-end hardware.
The footage showcases promising VR implementation with functional motion controls - an impressive achievement considering the complete lack of official VR support. With additional optimization efforts from the community, Oblivion Remastered could establish itself as an unexpected VR contender.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is currently available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S (including Xbox Game Pass), and PC. For the latest developments regarding this controversial remaster and its evolving mod scene, bookmark our coverage below!
