A new mod for Oblivion Remastered, called Beast Master, introduces a system for players to tame animals as pets to accompany them on adventures.
Players can now tame any animal they encounter in the wilderness via magic and have it serve as a named 'combat pet' that can be commanded and assisted in battles.
Pets can be interacted with and fed but do not impact gameplay significantly, focusing more on the experience of casual pet ownership rather than intense simulation.
The mod limits players to one pet at a time, requiring them to release their current pet if they wish to tame a new creature.
The mod includes pre-defined names and recruitable animals for players to choose from, with potential for more options in the future based on feedback.
The ability for players to input custom pet names was initially considered but abandoned due to technical limitations.
To use the Beast Master mod, players need UE4SS and TesSyncMapInjector, while other optional installs include the Oblivion Remastered Script Extender, MagicLoader 2, and NL-Tag Remover.