Bethesda Grants Skyblivion Team Oblivion Remastered Keys

Fans of The Elder Scrolls series are buzzing with excitement today as Bethesda generously gifted free game keys for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered to the entire team behind the beloved mod, Skyblivion. In a heartfelt post on BlueSky, the Skyblivion team expressed 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-made remake of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, developed by the volunteer group TESRenewal. Utilizing Bethesda's Creation Engine, the project aims to recreate Oblivion within the world of its sequel, Skyrim. What started as a simple port has evolved into a comprehensive 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 positive. Amid rumors that Bethesda might be attempting to preempt Skyblivion with their own remaster, the Skyblivion team recently clarified in a statement that Bethesda has consistently supported community projects like theirs. They emphasized that there's "no need for comparisons or a sense of competition" between the official remaster and their fan project.

While Oblivion Remastered does not officially support mods, the community has swiftly responded with a variety of unofficial mods. It's worth noting that both Skyblivion and Oblivion Remastered offer unique experiences: Skyblivion is not available on consoles, while Oblivion Remastered lacks the new and refurbished content promised by Skyblivion. However, it does include the horse armor DLC for Deluxe Edition buyers. Each version presents a different aesthetic and interpretation of integrating Skyrim elements into Oblivion's world. Oblivion Remastered is available to play now, whereas fans will need to wait a bit longer for Skyblivion.

As we eagerly anticipate Skyblivion's release, you might be interested in exploring why some players believe today's release leans more towards a remake than a remaster and the reasoning behind Bethesda's choice of the "Remastered" label.

For those diving into Oblivion Remastered, we offer a comprehensive guide covering everything from an expansive Interactive Map to complete Walkthroughs for the Main Questline and every Guild Quest, tips on How to Build the Perfect Character, Things to Do First, and much more.