Am I able to use mods with The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered?
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Q.Am I able to use mods with The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered?
A.Bethesda states that Oblivion Remastered does not have official mod support, but PC players have already been able to run many classic and new community mods with manual installation; consoles currently have little to no mod support.
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Short answer: Bethesda explicitly says "Mods are not supported for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered," so there is no official Creation Kit or sanctioned mod distribution for the remaster (see the official Bethesda support FAQ). That said, the PC community has quickly adapted—many old Oblivion .esp mods and new community creations are being used with the remaster, while console players should expect little to no mod functionality at present.
Supporting details and practical notes: community hubs like Nexus Mods are already hosting Remastered-compatible files and mod managers such as Vortex can help, while guides from sites like GameSpot and testing coverage from Ars Technica explain manual installation steps (placing .esp/.esm files in the game's Data folder) and compatibility tips. Key caveats: - Mods may cause instability and Bethesda won’t provide support if a modded game breaks. - Back up saves before installing mods and follow mod authors’ instructions. - Console users should not expect official mod features until (and unless) Bethesda changes its stance.
