Bethesda Gifts The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Keys to Entire Skyblivion Modding Team

Fans of The Elder Scrolls are buzzing with excitement today after Bethesda made a heartwarming gesture by gifting free game keys for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered to the entire team behind the beloved mod, Skyblivion. This act of generosity has sparked a wave of appreciation and gratitude from the modding community.

In a heartfelt post on BlueSky, the Skyblivion team expressed their deep gratitude for Bethesda's thoughtful gift. "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 is an ambitious fan-made project, crafted by the dedicated volunteers of the TESRenewal modding group. This upcoming remake of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion utilizes Bethesda's Creation Engine to reimagine the classic game within the world of its sequel, Skyrim. What started as a simple port has evolved into a comprehensive remake, boasting enhanced features and fresh 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 delve into the minds behind Skyblivion in an exclusive interview.

The relationship between Bethesda and the Skyblivion team has always been cordial, with reports suggesting they are on "very good terms." However, as rumors swirled about an official Oblivion remaster, some fans speculated that Bethesda might be attempting to overshadow Skyblivion with their own release. Addressing these concerns ahead of today's showcase, the Skyblivion team released a statement reaffirming that Bethesda has "always been supportive of community projects like ours" and that there's "no need for comparisons or a sense of competition" between the two projects.

It's worth noting that Oblivion Remastered does not feature official mod support, yet the fanbase has wasted no time in creating a variety of unofficial mods just hours after its launch. Both versions of Oblivion offer unique experiences: Skyblivion, for example, is not available on consoles. Meanwhile, Oblivion Remastered lacks the new and refurbished content promised by Skyblivion, though it does include the horse armor DLC for those who purchase the Deluxe Edition. Each version has its distinct visual and gameplay style, with differing levels of Skyrim-inspired elements. While Oblivion Remastered is available to play now, fans eagerly awaiting Skyblivion will need to hold on a bit longer.

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

For those diving into Oblivion Remastered, we've compiled a comprehensive guide that covers everything from an expansive Interactive Map to complete Walkthroughs for the Main Questline and every Guild Quest, tips on How to Build the Perfect Character, and Things to Do First, among many other resources.