Core Survival (Needs - Cooking - Fishing)
🟡 Updated this yearPreview

🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.7% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #37 of 624 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
The most complete and immersive survival mod for Oblivion Remastered. Configurable for simple survival or the full experience.
(3D models patch and HUD patch available in the optional files)
Key Features-
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Vanilla-friendly:
No requirements for the main file + works with all versions of the game.[/][]Modular:
Toggle and tweak every feature. Play simple survival or go full survival experience.[/]
[]Immersive UI:
Get clear, minimal alerts only when your state changes. HUD Patch available ![/]
[]Balanced survival:
Ignore your needs and your stats will drop, but you won’t die from forgetting a snack (A hardcore mode is available in the options for the most seasoned adventurers).[/]
[]Expanded food & drinks:
All vanilla items supported + new items (water, juices, dishes...).[/]
[]Cooking & fishing gameplay:
Level up, unlock recipes, cook, and catch your own fish.[/]
[]Smooth start:
the mod activates after the tutorial.[/]
[]Can be installed at any time; no need to start a new game.[/]
[]Optional: display the 3D models of the items with the "CoreSurvival - 3D models Patch".[/]
Table of Contents
1) Hunger
6) Ambience of the inn
7) Vampires
10) Digestion
11) Alcohol
12) Hypothermia
13) Hardcore Mode
14) Prison
15) HUD
16) List of inns
17) Food / drinks and their effects
18) Additional notes
19) Commands
20) Installation / uninstallation
21) Troubleshooting / questions
22) Recommended mods
1) HUNGER
[]Impact: Hunger affects your Endurance (maximum Health), reducing it to a minimum of ~20% of its base value.[/]
[]Varied Nutrition: Each food type has unique nutritional value, no need to chug 10 cheese wheels to feel full![/]
Vanilla-friendly:
No requirements for the main file + works with all versions of the game.[/][]Modular:
Toggle and tweak every feature. Play simple survival or go full survival experience.[/]
[]Immersive UI:
Get clear, minimal alerts only when your state changes. HUD Patch available ![/]
[]Balanced survival:
Ignore your needs and your stats will drop, but you won’t die from forgetting a snack (A hardcore mode is available in the options for the most seasoned adventurers).[/]
[]Expanded food & drinks:
All vanilla items supported + new items (water, juices, dishes...).[/]
[]Cooking & fishing gameplay:
Level up, unlock recipes, cook, and catch your own fish.[/]
[]Smooth start:
the mod activates after the tutorial.[/]
[]Can be installed at any time; no need to start a new game.[/]
[]Optional: display the 3D models of the items with the "CoreSurvival - 3D models Patch".[/]
Table of Contents
1) Hunger
6) Ambience of the inn
7) Vampires
10) Digestion
11) Alcohol
12) Hypothermia
13) Hardcore Mode
14) Prison
15) HUD
16) List of inns
17) Food / drinks and their effects
18) Additional notes
19) Commands
20) Installation / uninstallation
21) Troubleshooting / questions
22) Recommended mods
1) HUNGER
[]Impact: Hunger affects your Endurance (maximum Health), reducing it to a minimum of ~20% of its base value.[/]
[]Varied Nutrition: Each food type has unique nutritional value, no need to chug 10 cheese wheels to feel full![/]
Core Survival is a modular gameplay mod that adds cooking, fishing, and needs systems to the game, designed to feel like vanilla content. It offers a HUD and can be configured for a simple or full survival experience. With 372 endorsements and over 51,000 downloads, it's a popular choice for survival enthusiasts.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 372 endorsements and over 51k downloads.
- Modular setup means you can tailor the survival difficulty to your taste.
- HUD integration keeps you informed without breaking immersion.
⚠️ Cons
- No explicit compatibility notes for other mods—check your load order.
- Last updated July 2026, but no version info provided, so verify with your game version.
For survival purists who want deeper mechanics without straying from vanilla feel. Perfect for players who enjoy cooking, fishing, and managing needs. Skip if you prefer action-focused gameplay or don't want extra survival layers.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Start with the simple configuration to learn the new systems before enabling full survival.
- Use the HUD to monitor your needs—it's your best friend for staying alive.
- If you're using other gameplay mods, test Core Survival alone first to isolate conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivionremastered Mods
- Author
- rockmik
- Version
- 1.21.11
- Downloads
- 51,402
- Endorsements
- 372
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 5/12/2025
- Updated
- 7/29/2026
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