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 mod, Skyblivion. This heartwarming gesture was shared by the Skyblivion team on BlueSky, where they expressed their immense gratitude. "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 posted.

Skyblivion is an ambitious fan-made remake of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, crafted by the dedicated volunteers of the TESRenewal modding group. Utilizing Bethesda's Creation Engine, this project aims to recreate the beloved game within the world of its sequel, Skyrim. Initially starting as a simple port, Skyblivion has evolved over the past decade into a comprehensive remake, boasting enhanced features and new content. We had the chance to speak with one of its developers back in 2021, and the project is slated for release this year.

The relationship between Bethesda and the Skyblivion team has always been described as "very good terms." However, as rumors of an official Oblivion remaster surfaced, some fans speculated that Bethesda might be trying to preempt Skyblivion's release. Addressing these concerns, the Skyblivion team recently issued a statement, emphasizing Bethesda's support for community projects like theirs and dismissing any notions of competition between the two versions.

It's worth noting that Oblivion Remastered does not officially support mods, yet the community has already begun creating unofficial mods shortly after its release. Both versions of Oblivion offer unique experiences: Skyblivion is exclusive to PC and includes new and refurbished content, while Oblivion Remastered is available on consoles and comes with the horse armor DLC for Deluxe Edition buyers. Each version presents a different aesthetic and approach to integrating elements from Skyrim into the Oblivion experience. While Oblivion Remastered is available to play now, fans eagerly awaiting Skyblivion will need to hold on a bit longer.

As we anticipate the release of Skyblivion, you can 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 those diving into Oblivion Remastered, we've prepared a comprehensive guide that covers everything from an expansive Interactive Map, complete Walkthroughs for the Main Questline and every Guild Quest, tips on How to Build the Perfect Character, and Things to Do First, among other resources.