"Oblivion Remastered Mods Released Online"

Bethesda has confirmed that The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered does not feature official mod support, yet this hasn't deterred the game's dedicated fanbase from creating unofficial mods. Mere hours after the surprise release of the remastered version by Bethesda and Virtuos for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, a selection of community mods surfaced on the popular platform, Nexus Mods. These early mods, while mostly focused on small customization options, demonstrate the unwavering dedication of The Elder Scrolls modding community.

At the time of writing, an impressive 22 mods are already listed on Nexus Mods. The first mod to be released offers PC players the ability to customize their desktop by swapping the default Oblivion Remastered shortcut with one of two images featuring the game's infamous Adoring Fan. Other mods allow players to bypass the introductory Bethesda and Virtuos logo screens. Additionally, mods are available that modify gameplay elements, such as tweaking the Wizard’s Fury spell and removing the in-game compass.

The emergence of these early mods comes despite Bethesda's announcement that Oblivion Remastered would not support official modding. This was clarified in the FAQ section on their website, prompting players to seek modding solutions elsewhere. In response, Nexus Mods user GodschildGaming released their Iron Longsword damage mod to demonstrate the potential for modding in the remastered version.

“This is just to prove modding is possible,” GodschildGaming 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 was released today, marking 19 years since the original game's debut. As more players dive into the remastered experience, the modding community is expected to grow, offering increasingly diverse ways to personalize the game. While we anticipate the arrival of more mods, you can explore discussions on why some consider this release more of a remake than a remaster, and the reasoning behind Bethesda's choice of the "Remastered" label.

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