Bethesda has officially confirmed that The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered will not support mods, making it a surprising exception among the studio’s most iconic titles. Unlike Skyrim and Starfield, which both embraced user-generated content, Oblivion Remastered is launching without the beloved feature — and fans are taking notice.
🚫 No Mods — Not Even on PC
In a support article posted on Bethesda’s official website, the developer clarified that the remastered edition of the 2006 classic will not include a mod browser or a creation kit. This decision effectively eliminates modding options for console players and severely limits the modding potential for PC gamers.
While unofficial PC modding might still be technically possible, the absence of any official tools or infrastructure means that mod availability will be scarce, and community support limited.
🎮 Strong Launch, But with a Caveat
Despite the modding setback, Oblivion Remastered saw a strong launch on April 22, arriving quietly on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. It quickly racked up over 100,000 concurrent players on Steam within two hours, and broke into the Top 10 games on the PlayStation Store in the US. It also debuted as a day-one release on Xbox Game Pass, increasing its reach significantly.
But this wave of initial excitement is now being tempered by frustration among longtime fans who were expecting at least the same level of modding freedom seen in other Bethesda RPGs.
😠 Fans React: “A Step Backward”
The community has been vocal about their disappointment. Modding has long been considered a core part of the Elder Scrolls experience, especially for Oblivion, which still maintains a vibrant modding scene nearly two decades after its original release.
One Reddit user wrote:
“Removing mods from Oblivion is like removing spells from a mage. It just doesn’t feel right.”
🤔 Why Skip Mods This Time?
Bethesda hasn’t offered a detailed explanation for the lack of mod support, but some speculate it may be related to the game’s third-party development or the goal of streamlining performance across platforms. Still, many fans feel this trade-off wasn’t worth the cost of cutting such a defining feature.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered might be polished in graphics and smoother in gameplay, but its lack of mod support is a major blow to the community. It stands as a reminder that technical improvements alone can’t replace the value of community creativity and freedom.