Bethesda Grants Skyblivion Team Oblivion Remastered Keys

Today, the gaming community is buzzing with excitement 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 announced 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 shared with their community.

Skyblivion, an ambitious fan remake of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, is being crafted by the volunteer modding group TESRenewal. Utilizing Bethesda's Creation Engine, this project aims to recreate the beloved game within the world of its sequel, Skyrim. Originally starting as a simple direct port, Skyblivion has evolved into a comprehensive remake, boasting enhanced features and new content over its decade-long development. We had the pleasure of interviewing one of its developers back in 2021, and the team is gearing up for a much-anticipated release this year.

The relationship between Bethesda and the Skyblivion team has always been characterized by mutual respect and support. However, as rumors about an official Oblivion remaster circulated, some fans speculated that Bethesda might be attempting to preempt the mod's release. Addressing these concerns, the Skyblivion team recently issued a statement reassuring fans that "Bethesda has always been supportive of community projects like ours" and that "there is no need for comparisons or a sense of competition" between the two projects.

While Oblivion Remastered does not officially support mods, the community has wasted no time in creating an array of unofficial modifications since its launch. Both Oblivion Remastered and Skyblivion offer unique experiences: Skyblivion is exclusively for PC, whereas Oblivion Remastered includes the horse armor DLC for Deluxe Edition buyers but lacks the new and refurbished content promised by Skyblivion. Each version brings its own aesthetic and gameplay feel, with varying degrees of Skyrim influence. Oblivion Remastered is available to play now, while fans will need to wait a bit longer for Skyblivion.

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

For those eager to dive into Oblivion Remastered, we offer a comprehensive guide that includes an expansive Interactive Map, 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.