Bethesda Grants Skyblivion Team Oblivion Remastered Keys

The Elder Scrolls community is buzzing with excitement as Bethesda has shown its appreciation for the modding scene by gifting free game keys for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered to the entire team behind the popular mod, Skyblivion.

In a heartwarming post on BlueSky, the Skyblivion team expressed their gratitude for Bethesda's generous gesture. "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 shared.

Skyblivion is an ambitious fan-made project by the TESRenewal volunteer modding group, aiming to recreate The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion using Bethesda's Creation Engine within the world of its sequel, Skyrim. What began as a simple port has evolved into a full-fledged remake, boasting enhanced features and new content. The project, which has been in development for over a decade, is slated for release this year.

The relationship between Bethesda and the Skyblivion team has always been amicable. However, as rumors of an official Oblivion remaster surfaced, some fans speculated whether Bethesda was trying to preempt Skyblivion's launch. Addressing these concerns, the Skyblivion team recently stated that Bethesda has consistently supported community projects like theirs, emphasizing that there's no competition between the two versions.

It's worth noting that while Oblivion Remastered does not officially support mods, the modding community has already begun creating unofficial mods for the game shortly after its release. Both Skyblivion and Oblivion Remastered offer unique experiences: Skyblivion, for example, won't be available on consoles, whereas Oblivion Remastered includes horse armor DLC at launch for Deluxe Edition buyers. Each version presents a different aesthetic and interpretation of how much of Skyrim's essence should influence the reimagining of Oblivion. Fans can dive into Oblivion Remastered right away, but those eagerly awaiting Skyblivion will need to exercise a bit more patience.

As we anticipate the release of Skyblivion, delve into why some players believe today’s release leans more towards a remake rather than a remaster and explore Bethesda's reasoning behind labeling it as "Remastered."

For those ready to embark on their Oblivion Remastered journey, we have a detailed guide covering everything from an expansive Interactive Map to complete Walkthroughs for the Main Questline and Guild Quests, tips on Building the Perfect Character, and a list of Things to Do First, among other resources.