Bethesda Grants Skyblivion Team Oblivion Remastered Keys

Fans of The Elder Scrolls series 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 fan-made mod, Skyblivion. This heartwarming gesture was announced by the Skyblivion team on BlueSky, where they expressed their immense gratitude, stating, "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!"

Skyblivion, crafted by the dedicated volunteer group TESRenewal, is an ambitious fan remake of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. Utilizing Bethesda's Creation Engine, the project aims to recreate the beloved game within the world of its sequel, Skyrim. Initially started over a decade ago as a simple port, Skyblivion has evolved into a comprehensive remake, promising a host of enhanced features and fresh content. We had the chance to speak with one of the developers back in 2021, and the team is gearing up for a release this year.

The relationship between Bethesda and the Skyblivion team has always been cordial, and despite rumors of an official Oblivion remaster potentially competing with Skyblivion, the mod team recently reassured fans that Bethesda has consistently supported community projects. They emphasized that there is no competition between the two versions, stating, "there is no need for comparisons or a sense of competition" between the official remaster and their fan-made project.

While Oblivion Remastered does not officially support mods, the community has already begun to develop unofficial modifications for the game shortly after its release. Both versions of Oblivion offer unique experiences: Skyblivion will not be available on consoles, focusing solely on PC. On the other hand, Oblivion Remastered includes the horse armor DLC at launch for Deluxe Edition buyers but does not feature the new and refurbished content promised by Skyblivion. Each version presents different aesthetics and interpretations of how much of Skyrim's essence should be infused into the reimagined world of Oblivion. While you can dive into Oblivion Remastered right away, fans of Skyblivion will need to wait a bit longer for its release.

As we anticipate Skyblivion's arrival, delve into discussions about why some players consider today's release more of a remake than a remaster and explore Bethesda's reasoning behind the "Remastered" label.

For those eager to explore Oblivion Remastered, our comprehensive guide covers everything from an expansive Interactive Map to complete Walkthroughs for the Main Questline and every Guild Quest. Learn how to build the perfect character, discover things to do first, and much more.