Bethesda Grants Skyblivion Team Oblivion Remastered Keys

Fans of The Elder Scrolls are buzzing with excitement today as Bethesda has generously gifted free game keys for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered to the entire team behind the popular mod, Skyblivion. This heartwarming gesture was shared by the Skyblivion team on BlueSky, where they expressed their gratitude and appreciation for Bethesda's support. "As massive fans, we're beyond grateful for the generous gift of Oblivion Remastered game keys for our entire modding team! This means so much to us. Thank you for everything, Bethesda!" they exclaimed.

Skyblivion is a highly anticipated fan-made remake of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, crafted by the dedicated volunteers of the TESRenewal modding group. Using Bethesda's Creation Engine, they're recreating Oblivion within the world of its sequel, Skyrim. This project, which began as a simple port over a decade ago, has evolved into a comprehensive remake that promises enhanced features and new content. In a past interview in 2021, we spoke with one of the developers, and the team is now gearing up for a release expected later this year.

The relationship between Bethesda and the Skyblivion team has always been cordial. However, with whispers of an official Oblivion remaster circulating, some fans speculated that Bethesda might be trying to overshadow Skyblivion. Addressing these concerns just days before today's showcase, the Skyblivion team issued a statement emphasizing Bethesda's supportive stance towards community projects like theirs. They reassured fans that there's "no need for comparisons or a sense of competition" between the two versions.

While Oblivion Remastered does not officially support mods, the community has already begun creating unofficial mods for the game shortly after its release. Both Skyblivion and Oblivion Remastered offer unique experiences: Skyblivion is exclusive to PC and includes new and refurbished content, whereas Oblivion Remastered is available on consoles and includes the horse armor DLC at launch for Deluxe Edition buyers. Each version brings its own distinct style and interpretation of how much of Skyrim's essence should be integrated into the reimagined world of Oblivion. While Oblivion Remastered is playable now, fans eager for Skyblivion will need to wait a bit longer.

As the gaming community anticipates the release of Skyblivion, you can delve into discussions on why some players view today's release as more of a remake than a remaster and explore Bethesda's reasoning behind the "Remastered" label. We also have a detailed guide to everything Oblivion Remastered offers, including an Interactive Map, full Walkthroughs for the Main Questline and all Guild Quests, tips on Building the Perfect Character, and suggestions on Things to Do First.