Bethesda Grants Skyblivion Team Oblivion Remastered Keys

Fans of *The Elder Scrolls* series are buzzing with excitement today, following Bethesda's generous gesture towards the modding community. The developer surprised the entire team behind the renowned Oblivion mod, Skyblivion, with free game keys for *The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered*. This heartwarming move was announced on BlueSky, where the Skyblivion team expressed their deep 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 shared, highlighting the strong bond between the official developers and the modding community.

Skyblivion is an ambitious fan project, spearheaded by the TESRenewal volunteer modding group. This upcoming remake transforms *The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion* using Bethesda's Creation Engine, effectively recreating it within the world of its sequel, *Skyrim*. Initially conceived as a straightforward port, the project evolved over its decade-long development into a comprehensive remake, complete with enhanced features and fresh content. We had the opportunity to speak with one of the developers back in 2021, and the community eagerly anticipates its release this year.

Despite rumors suggesting competition due to the timing of an official remaster, the relationship between Bethesda and the Skyblivion team remains positive. Just days before the announcement, the modders addressed these concerns, stating, "Bethesda has always been supportive of community projects like ours," and emphasized that there is "no need for comparisons or a sense of competition" between their project and the official release.

While *Oblivion Remastered* does not officially support mods, the fanbase has wasted no time in creating unofficial modifications, showcasing the community's dedication and creativity. Both versions of the game offer unique experiences: Skyblivion, unavailable on consoles, promises new and refurbished content, whereas *Oblivion Remastered* includes the horse armor DLC for Deluxe Edition buyers. Each version has its distinct aesthetic and approach to blending elements of *Skyrim* into *Oblivion*. While *Oblivion Remastered* is available to play now, fans of Skyblivion will need to wait a bit longer for their eagerly anticipated release.

As we await Skyblivion, you can delve deeper into discussions about why some consider *Oblivion Remastered* more of a remake than a remaster and explore Bethesda's reasoning behind the "Remastered" label.

For those diving into *Oblivion Remastered*, we offer a comprehensive guide that includes an expansive Interactive Map, detailed Walkthroughs for the Main Questline and all Guild Quests, tips on How to Build the Perfect Character, and a list of Things to Do First, among other resources.