Bethesda Gifts Remastered Oblivion Keys to Skyblivion Team

Fans of The Elder Scrolls series are buzzing with excitement today as Bethesda has shown a heartwarming gesture by gifting free game keys for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered to the entire team behind the beloved mod, Skyblivion. In a heartfelt post on BlueSky, the Skyblivion team 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 remake of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, is being crafted by the TESRenewal volunteer modding group. Utilizing Bethesda's Creation Engine, this project aims to reimagine Oblivion within the world of its sequel, Skyrim. What started as a modest port over a decade ago has evolved into a comprehensive remake, promising enhanced features and fresh content. We had the chance to delve into the project's development back in 2021, and fans are eagerly anticipating its release later this year.

Relations between Bethesda and the Skyblivion team have always been cordial, but with whispers of an official Oblivion remaster circulating, some speculated that Bethesda might be trying to preempt Skyblivion's launch. Addressing these concerns ahead of today's showcase, the Skyblivion team clarified their stance, emphasizing Bethesda's ongoing support for community projects like theirs and dismissing any notions of competition between the two versions.

It's worth noting that Oblivion Remastered does not officially support mods, yet the modding community has already begun to create unofficial mods shortly after the game's release. Both versions of Oblivion offer unique experiences: Skyblivion, exclusive to PC, introduces new and revamped content not found in the official remaster. Meanwhile, Oblivion Remastered includes the controversial horse armor DLC for Deluxe Edition buyers, and both games present different visual styles and degrees of Skyrim influence. While Oblivion Remastered is available to play today, fans of Skyblivion will need to wait a bit longer for its arrival.

As we anticipate Skyblivion's release, you can explore why some players believe today's release leans more towards a remake than a remaster and understand Bethesda's decision to label it as "Remastered."

For a deep dive into Oblivion Remastered, we have a detailed guide covering everything from 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.