Bethesda Grants Skyblivion Team Oblivion Remastered Keys

Fans of *The Elder Scrolls* series have a reason to celebrate today, as Bethesda has shown its appreciation for the modding community by gifting free game keys for *The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered* to the entire team behind the popular mod, Skyblivion. This heartwarming gesture was announced by the Skyblivion team on BlueSky, where they expressed their gratitude and excitement. "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, an ambitious fan-made project, is a remake of *The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion* developed by the volunteer modding group TESRenewal. Utilizing Bethesda's Creation Engine, the team is recreating the beloved game within the world of its sequel, *Skyrim*. What started as a simple port has evolved into a full-scale remake, promising enhanced features and fresh content. The project, which has been in development for over a decade, is set to launch later this year. We had the opportunity to interview one of the developers back in 2021, giving fans a glimpse into the dedication behind this massive undertaking.

Bethesda and the Skyblivion team have enjoyed a positive relationship, often described as "very good terms." However, with whispers of an official *Oblivion* remaster circulating, some speculated that Bethesda might be preempting Skyblivion's release. Addressing these concerns, the Skyblivion team released a statement just days before the showcase, affirming Bethesda's supportive stance towards community projects. "There is no need for comparisons or a sense of competition" between the two versions, they assured fans.

It's worth noting that *Oblivion Remastered* lacks official mod support, yet the modding community has already begun creating unofficial mods shortly after its release. Both *Oblivion Remastered* and Skyblivion offer unique experiences: Skyblivion, for example, is exclusively for PC, while *Oblivion Remastered* comes with horse armor DLC for Deluxe Edition buyers but doesn't include the new content promised by Skyblivion. Each version brings a different visual and gameplay feel, with varying degrees of *Skyrim* influence. While *Oblivion Remastered* is available to play today, fans eagerly anticipating Skyblivion will need to wait a bit longer.

As we await the release of Skyblivion, you can delve into discussions on why some players believe today's release is more of a remake than a remaster, and the reasoning behind Bethesda's choice of the "Remastered" label.

For those diving into *Oblivion Remastered*, we've compiled a comprehensive guide that includes 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.