Skyblivion, the ambitious fan-made project that aims to remake The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion using the Skyrim engine, is still on track for a 2025 release. The dedicated team of volunteer developers shared exciting updates during their latest developer stream, highlighting the progress made on this massive modding endeavor.
Despite the years of hard work and dedication, the Skyblivion team remains committed to their 2025 goal, expressing optimism about completing the project with continued community support. "We hope with your support to finish the final steps in completing our dream, maybe even beating our own estimation," they stated during the stream.
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Describing Skyblivion as merely a one-to-one remake doesn't do justice to the extensive work being done. The developers are not just recreating Oblivion; they're enhancing it. From ensuring that unique items truly stand out to revamping bosses to make them more formidable, the team is going the extra mile. They specifically mentioned improving the notorious Mannimarco and showcased the visually stunning "A Brush with Death" quest during their livestream.
The project's progress is even more intriguing given the whispers about an official Oblivion remake. Earlier this year, alleged details about such a remake surfaced, suggesting potential updates to combat systems and other features. Microsoft, however, has remained tight-lipped, declining to comment to IGN. Additionally, documents from the Activision Blizzard/FTC trial in 2023 hinted at an Oblivion remaster, though it remains unconfirmed alongside a rumored Fallout 3 remaster.
Should Microsoft and Bethesda decide to officially relaunch Oblivion, it could pose a challenge to fan projects like Skyblivion. Bethesda's games have a rich history with modding communities, from classic titles to the latest release, Starfield. Fans hope that Skyblivion won't face the same setbacks as other ambitious mods like Fallout London, especially so close to its anticipated launch.
