The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered delivers stunning new visuals powered by Unreal Engine 5 — a true next-gen facelift of the 2006 RPG classic. Yet, despite its visual brilliance, many players are disappointed by one glaring omission: no official photo mode.
As fans flood into Cyrodiil with over 4 million players across PC, Xbox, and PS5, the request for a built-in photo mode has become one of the most popular community demands.
Why Players Want a Photo Mode So Badly
Photo modes have become a staple in modern RPGs. Games like Ghost of Tsushima and Spider-Man 2 have shown just how powerful in-game photography can be — not only for artistic expression but also for boosting a game’s visibility on social media.
With Oblivion Remastered boasting richly detailed forests, glowing sunsets, and cinematic lighting, players naturally want to document and share their adventures in Tamriel. But without camera tools or HUD toggles, capturing clean, immersive screenshots isn’t straightforward.
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What’s Officially Available Right Now?
Sadly, no official photo mode exists — not even on PC. Console players are limited to the built-in screenshot tools of their Xbox or PlayStation, with no free camera or HUD removal options available in the in-game settings.
How to Simulate Photo Mode on PC (Right Now)
PC players, however, have found ways to work around these limitations using console commands and mods. Here’s how you can create your own “photo mode” setup:
1. Use Console Commands (Basic Free Camera)
These commands offer partial camera freedom:
ToggleDebugCamera– activates a floating camera.slomo 0.0001– slows down time for dramatic action captures.tm– removes the UI (may not always work properly).
Note: Classic commands like tfc are inconsistent or broken in the remastered version.
2. Install the No-HUD-No-Effects Mod (PC Game Pass Support)
This mod removes the HUD using ReShade shaders.
Steps:
- Extract files to:
C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\[OblivionRemastered]\Binaries\WinGDK- Press
ENDin-game to toggle the HUD. - If it doesn’t work:
- Open the ReShade overlay (
HOME) - Set the correct addon folder to
WinGDK - Try pressing
ENDagain
- Open the ReShade overlay (
3. Install Simple Photo Mode Mod (Flying Camera)
This mod adds a controllable flying camera, perfect for capturing dramatic scenery.
Steps:
- Copy mod files to:
\Content\Paks- Open:
\My Games\Oblivion Remastered\Saved\Config\WinGDK\Engine.ini- Paste the modified config from the mod’s
Engine.ini - Press
Backspacein-game to activate flying camera.
When used alongside the HUD mod, this delivers a full screenshot toolkit — despite lacking an official photo mode.
Console Users: You’re (Still) Out of Luck
On Xbox Series X|S and PS5, players can only use the console’s built-in screenshot tool. Until Bethesda releases a patch or settings update to allow HUD toggles or camera freedom, console users have no way to replicate the PC setup.
Community Demand is Growing
Players across Reddit and Steam have been vocal in requesting a proper photo mode — or at least a HUD toggle. Many have posted screenshots they took using mods or macro setups, with one user even scripting a macro to trigger both slow-motion and debug camera modes for smooth action photography.
Others are exploring mod conversions from the original Oblivion, since the remastered version shares some structural similarities. The modding community may eventually bridge this gap — if Bethesda doesn’t step in first.
The Missed Opportunity for Bethesda
With Oblivion Remastered already a commercial success, a photo mode could amplify its visibility even more. High-quality screenshots shared on social media would serve as organic marketing — showing off the power of the Unreal Engine 5 makeover in the best light.
Many fans are hopeful that Bethesda or Virtuos will add this modern feature in a future update, just like in Starfield and Fallout 76.
What You Can (and Can’t) Do
| Feature | Available? | Platform | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official Photo Mode | No | All | Not yet available on any version |
| HUD Toggle (Workaround) | Yes (Mod) | PC | Use No-HUD-No-Effects mod |
| Flying Camera | Yes (Mod) | PC | Use Simple Photo Mode mod |
| Console Commands (Partial) | Yes | PC | ToggleDebugCamera, slomo, tm work |
| Console Screenshots | Yes | Xbox/PS5 | No free camera or HUD toggle |
Final Thoughts
Oblivion Remastered brings Cyrodiil to life in ways we’ve never seen before — but the absence of a photo mode holds it back from truly embracing modern RPG standards. For now, PC players can use the workaround tools described here to fill the gap.
If you’re on console, keep your fingers crossed. Based on community feedback, a future patch may finally give everyone the tools they need to frame Cyrodiil’s beauty the way it deserves.
