Bethesda has released The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, which quickly climbed to the top of Steam's best-sellers list. Despite its success, the developer has confirmed that there will be no official mod support for this remaster. This news is a letdown for fans, particularly those on Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5, who hoped to enjoy modding capabilities akin to other Bethesda titles. While modding tools like the Creation Kit have been staples for previous games such as Skyrim and Fallout 4, Oblivion's remaster lacks such support. Nonetheless, interest remains high among players, with the game receiving a Very Positive rating despite its £50 price tag. It is also accessible through Game Pass on Xbox and PC. Notably, the Skyblivion fan project, which aims to recreate Oblivion in the Skyrim engine, received game keys directly from Bethesda, signaling a unique collaboration.
Will Oblivion Remastered support mods for PC players?
Currently, there is no official mod support for Oblivion Remastered, which means PC players will have to rely on community efforts without Bethesda's modding tools.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, originally released in 2006, is an iconic action role-playing game that significantly influenced the RPG genre. Known for its vast open world and immersive gameplay, Oblivion introduced players to the rich lore of Tamriel. The remaster utilizes Unreal Engine 5 to bring modern enhancements to the beloved classic, although the absence of mod support may alter the experience for many long-time fans.
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It’s cool to see Oblivion get the remaster treatment, but no mod support feels like leaving out half the magic—Bethesda games practically live and breathe thanks to their modding communities. At least the Skyblivion team getting some love from Bethesda is a nice silver lining for fans craving that extra creativity.
Kinda wild that Bethesda gave Skyblivion devs keys but didn’t bake in mod support—feels like a missed opportunity to keep the community thriving. Still, Oblivion in Unreal 5 sounds like a nostalgia trip worth taking, even if we’re stuck with old-school modding workarounds.