Bethesda Grants Skyblivion Team Oblivion Remastered Keys

Fans of The Elder Scrolls series have a reason to celebrate today as Bethesda has shown immense generosity by gifting free game keys for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered to the entire team behind the popular mod, Skyblivion. This gesture has been warmly received and highlighted by the Skyblivion team on BlueSky, where they 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, an ambitious fan-made project, is a complete remake of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, crafted by the dedicated TESRenewal volunteer modding group. Utilizing Bethesda's Creation Engine, this project aims to recreate the world of Oblivion within the framework of its sequel, Skyrim. With over a decade of development, Skyblivion has evolved from a simple port to a comprehensive remake, promising a range of enhancements and new content. Anticipation for its release is high, with the expected launch set for this year.

The relationship between Bethesda and the Skyblivion team has always been positive, characterized by mutual respect and support. However, as rumors of an official Oblivion remaster circulated, some fans speculated that Bethesda might be attempting to overshadow Skyblivion. Addressing these concerns, the Skyblivion team recently released a statement emphasizing Bethesda's supportive stance towards community projects and dismissing any notions of competition between the two versions.

It's worth noting that while Oblivion Remastered does not officially support mods, the community has already begun creating unofficial mods shortly after its release. Both Skyblivion and Oblivion Remastered offer unique experiences: Skyblivion is exclusive to PC and includes new and refurbished content, whereas Oblivion Remastered is available on consoles and includes the horse armor DLC for Deluxe Edition buyers. Each version brings its own interpretation of how much of Skyrim's essence should be integrated into the reimagined world of Oblivion. While Oblivion Remastered is available to play now, fans eagerly awaiting Skyblivion will need to exercise a bit more patience.

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

For those diving into Oblivion Remastered, we offer a comprehensive guide that covers 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, and Things to Do First, ensuring you get the most out of your gaming experience.