Bethesda Grants Skyblivion Team Oblivion Remastered Keys

The Elder Scrolls community is buzzing with excitement today as Bethesda generously gifted free game keys for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered to the entire team behind the popular mod, Skyblivion. This thoughtful gesture has been warmly received by the modding team, who expressed their gratitude on BlueSky, 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 TESRenewal volunteer modding group, is an ambitious fan-made remake of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. Utilizing Bethesda's Creation Engine, this project aims to bring the beloved game into the world of its sequel, Skyrim. Initially starting as a simple port, Skyblivion has evolved over more than a decade into a comprehensive remake, featuring enhanced graphics, improved mechanics, and even new content. The mod is slated for release later this year, and we previously had the chance to speak with one of its developers back in 2021.

The relationship between Bethesda and the Skyblivion team has always been described as "very good terms." However, with rumors swirling about an official Oblivion remaster, some fans speculated that Bethesda might be trying to overshadow Skyblivion. Addressing these concerns, the Skyblivion team recently issued a statement ahead of today's showcase, reassuring fans that Bethesda has consistently supported community projects like theirs and there's no competition between the official remaster and their mod.

It's worth noting that Oblivion Remastered does not officially support mods, yet the community has already started creating unofficial mods shortly after its release. Both versions of Oblivion offer unique experiences: Skyblivion is exclusively available on PC and boasts new and refurbished content, while Oblivion Remastered includes the horse armor DLC for Deluxe Edition buyers but lacks the additional content promised by Skyblivion. Each version brings a different aesthetic and gameplay feel, with varying levels of Skyrim influence, and while Oblivion Remastered is playable today, fans eagerly awaiting Skyblivion will need to wait a bit longer.

In the meantime, delve into discussions about why some players consider today's release more of a remake than a remaster, and explore the reasons behind Bethesda's choice of the "Remastered" label. For those eager to dive into Oblivion Remastered, our comprehensive guide offers everything from an expansive Interactive Map to complete Walkthroughs of the Main Questline and Guild Quests, tips on building the perfect character, and a list of things to do first.