Bethesda has confirmed that The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered does not feature official mod support, yet this hasn't deterred the dedicated fanbase from creating and sharing unofficial mods. Within hours of the shadow-drop release of Bethesda and Virtuos' Oblivion reimagining for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, a handful of community mods surfaced on the popular platform Nexus Mods. These initial mods primarily offer small customization options, underscoring the unwavering dedication of The Elder Scrolls modding community.

At the time of writing, an impressive total of 22 mods were available on Nexus Mods. 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 featuring the game's infamous Adoring Fan. Other mods enable players to skip the introductory Bethesda and Virtuos logo screens, while some focus on gameplay customization, such as tweaking the Wizard’s Fury spell and removing the compass.

Despite Bethesda's usual encouragement of mod support in their games, they announced that Oblivion Remastered would not feature official mod support. This information was detailed in an FAQ section on their website. In response, Nexus Mods user GodschildGaming uploaded an Iron Longsword damage mod, demonstrating that modding is still feasible. In the mod's description, they stated, "This is just to prove modding is possible. 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, marking 19 years since the original game's release, and is available on PC and consoles. As more players dive into the game in the coming weeks and months, the number of mods is expected to grow, offering increasingly unique ways to tailor the gaming experience. While awaiting further mod releases, you can explore discussions on why some players consider today's release more of a remake than a remaster and Bethesda's reasoning behind labeling it as "Remastered."

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