The Elder Scrolls community is celebrating Bethesda’s latest gesture, as the publisher has awarded free keys to The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered for the entire Skyblivion modding team.
Sharing the update on BlueSky, the Skyblivion developers expressed their appreciation for Bethesda’s outreach. "As huge fans, we are incredibly grateful for the generous gift of Oblivion Remastered keys for our whole team! This means a great deal to us. Thank you, Bethesda!"
Skyblivion is an ambitious fan-made remake of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion by the TESRenewal volunteer group. Utilizing Bethesda’s Creation Engine, it recreates the original game within the world of Skyrim. Originally started as a simple port over ten years ago, the project has evolved into a full-scale remake featuring enhanced mechanics and new content. We previously spoke with one of its lead developers in 2021, and Skyblivion is slated for release later this year.
Although Bethesda and the Skyblivion team have historically maintained strong relations, rumors of an official remaster sparked concerns about potential competition due to similar launch windows. Recently, the modding team addressed these worries, noting that Bethesda has consistently supported community projects like theirs and emphasizing that there is no rivalry between the two titles.
Interestingly, Oblivion Remastered lacks official mod support, yet fans have already created numerous unofficial modifications shortly after launch. Each version offers distinct advantages: Skyblivion is console-exclusive on PC only, while the remaster includes horse armor DLC for Deluxe Edition purchasers but omits some of the new content found in Skyblivion. Both games present unique visual styles and approaches to integrating Skyrim’s aesthetic into Oblivion. While you can dive into Oblivion Remastered today, fans eager for Skyblivion will need to wait a bit longer.In the meantime, explore why many consider this release more of a remake than a remaster and learn why Bethesda chose the "Remastered" title.
Our detailed guide covers everything in Oblivion Remastered, featuring an interactive map, full walkthroughs for main and guild quests, character building tips, essential early-game advice, and much more.
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