"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 pushing out a few unofficial mods of their own.

Just hours after Bethesda and Virtuos' shadow-drop of the Oblivion reimagining for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, a handful of community mods made their way to the popular website Nexus Mods. Although these mostly consist of small customization options, they demonstrate the unwavering dedication of The Elder Scrolls fanbase.

At the time of this story's publication, a surprising 22 mods were already 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 of the infamous Adoring Fan. Several mods enable players to skip the introduction Bethesda and Virtuos logo screens, while others, such as one that tweaks the Wizard's Fury spell and another that removes the compass, are already exploring gameplay customization options.

The wave of early mods comes despite Bethesda's announcement that Oblivion Remastered does not feature official mod support this time around. This was confirmed in an FAQ section on their website, indicating that players would need to look elsewhere for mods.

Meanwhile, Nexus Mods user GodschildGaming uploaded their Iron Longsword damage mod to demonstrate that Oblivion Remastered is still ripe for modding. "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 launched today, 19 years after the original, for PC and consoles. As more players get their hands on it in the coming weeks and months, the pool of mods is expected to grow, offering even more unique ways to tailor the gaming experience. While we wait for more mods to be released, you can explore why some players believe today's release is more of a remake than a remaster and why Bethesda chose to label it as "Remastered."

We have a comprehensive guide to everything you'll find in Oblivion Remastered, including an expansive Interactive Map, complete Walkthroughs for the Main Questline and every Guild Quest, tips on How to Build the Perfect Character, Things to Do First, and much more.