Bethesda Grants Skyblivion Team Oblivion Remastered Keys

Fans of The Elder Scrolls franchise are buzzing with excitement today after Bethesda generously gifted free game keys for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered to the entire team behind the popular mod, Skyblivion. This heartwarming gesture has not gone unnoticed by the community.

The Skyblivion team took to BlueSky to express their 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 is an ambitious fan remake of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, crafted by the dedicated volunteers at the TESRenewal modding group. Utilizing Bethesda's Creation Engine, this project aims to recreate the beloved game within the world of its sequel, Skyrim. What started as a simple port has evolved into a comprehensive remake, complete with enhanced features and fresh content. The project, which has been in development for over a decade, is slated for release this year.

Bethesda and the Skyblivion team have historically enjoyed a cordial relationship. However, as rumors of an official Oblivion remaster circulated, some fans speculated that Bethesda might be attempting to preempt Skyblivion's release. Addressing these concerns, the Skyblivion team recently released a statement emphasizing Bethesda's ongoing support for community projects like theirs. They reassured fans that there's no need for rivalry between the two versions, stating, "Bethesda has always been supportive of community projects like ours... there is no need for comparisons or a sense of competition."

It's worth noting that Oblivion Remastered does not currently support official mods, though the community has already begun creating unofficial mods shortly after its release. Both versions of Oblivion offer distinct experiences: Skyblivion, for example, won't be available on consoles, while Oblivion Remastered lacks the new and refurbished content promised by Skyblivion. However, the remastered version does include the horse armor DLC for Deluxe Edition purchasers. Each version presents a different aesthetic and gameplay feel, with varying degrees of Skyrim influence. While you can dive into Oblivion Remastered immediately, fans eagerly anticipating Skyblivion will need to wait a bit longer.

As we await Skyblivion's release, delve into why some players consider today's release more of a remake than a remaster and explore Bethesda's reasoning behind labeling it as "Remastered."

For a deeper dive into Oblivion Remastered, check out our comprehensive guide, featuring an expansive Interactive Map, detailed Walkthroughs for the Main Questline and every Guild Quest, tips on How to Build the Perfect Character, Things to Do First, and much more.