Bethesda has unveiled that The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, now available across various platforms, will not feature official mod support. This decision has sparked considerable discussion among fans, given the original game's vibrant modding community. Dive in to explore how this impacts the game and its immediate reception post-launch.
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Bethesda Confirms No Mod Support for Oblivion Remastered
During a recent livestream, Bethesda announced the launch of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, showcasing significant enhancements over the original. However, a notable omission is the lack of official mod support. This decision, detailed on Bethesda's support page, has left many fans puzzled, especially since the company has historically championed modding with tools like the Creation Kit for games such as Fallout 4, Skyrim, and Starfield.
Despite the absence of official support, the modding community remains undeterred. Enthusiasts are already using the original game's Creation Kit to ensure their mods function within the remastered version. Discussions on platforms like Reddit reveal how modders are adapting to the new Unreal Engine 5 framework used by the remaster.
Oblivion Remastered on VR
Even without official mod support, the community's creativity shines through in other areas, such as VR compatibility. Just three hours after the remaster's release, fans were already experimenting with UEVR, a tool that enables VR gameplay for non-VR titles. YouTuber LunchAndVR shared an early test video on their channel, demonstrating Oblivion Remastered running smoothly in VR at 70 fps on a setup featuring a GeForce RTX 4090, Intel Core i9-13900, and 64GB of RAM. This promising start suggests that with further optimization, Oblivion Remastered could offer a compelling VR experience.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S (included in Xbox Game Pass), and PC. For the latest updates and insights on the game, be sure to check out our comprehensive coverage below!
