Fans of The Elder Scrolls are buzzing with excitement today after Bethesda generously gifted free game keys for *The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered* to the entire team behind the beloved mod, Skyblivion. The Skyblivion team, thrilled by the gesture, took to BlueSky to share their 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*, developed by the volunteer modding group TESRenewal. Using Bethesda's Creation Engine, the project aims to recreate Oblivion within the world of its sequel, Skyrim. What started as a simple port has evolved into a full-fledged remake, boasting enhanced features and even new content. The project, which has been in development for over a decade, is slated for release this year. Back in 2021, we had the opportunity to speak with one of the developers about their vision.
Despite rumors suggesting a competitive edge, the relationship between Bethesda and the Skyblivion team has always been amicable. As whispers of an official Oblivion remaster grew, some fans speculated that Bethesda was trying to preempt the release of Skyblivion. However, the modding team recently clarified these concerns, stating, "Bethesda has always been supportive of community projects like ours, and there is no need for comparisons or a sense of competition between the two games."
It's worth noting that *Oblivion Remastered* does not come with official mod support, yet the community has already begun creating a plethora of unofficial mods shortly after its release. Both Skyblivion and *Oblivion Remastered* offer unique experiences: Skyblivion will not be available on consoles, while *Oblivion Remastered* lacks the new and refurbished content promised by Skyblivion but includes the horse armor DLC for Deluxe Edition buyers. Each version has its own distinct aesthetic and approach to blending Skyrim's elements with Oblivion. While *Oblivion Remastered* is playable now, fans of Skyblivion will need to wait a bit longer for their version.
In the meantime, delve into why some players consider today’s release more of a remake than a remaster and explore Bethesda's reasoning behind the "Remastered" label. For a deep dive into *Oblivion Remastered*, check out our comprehensive guide, featuring an expansive Interactive Map, detailed Walkthroughs for the Main Questline and every Guild Quest, tips on How to Build the Perfect Character, Things to Do First, and much more.
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