Fans of *The Elder Scrolls* series have reason to celebrate today as Bethesda has shown their appreciation by gifting free game keys for *The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered* to the entire team behind the beloved fan-made 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 project developed by the TESRenewal volunteer modding group, is a complete remake of *The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion* using the Creation Engine from its sequel, Skyrim. This project, which began as a simple port over a decade ago, has evolved into a full-scale remake with enhanced features and new content. We had the chance to speak with one of its developers back in 2021, and the community eagerly anticipates its release, slated for this year.
Relations between Bethesda and the Skyblivion team have been described as "very good." However, as rumors of an official Oblivion remaster circulated, some fans speculated that Bethesda might be attempting to overshadow Skyblivion with their own release, especially given the timing. The Skyblivion team preemptively addressed these concerns in a statement, affirming that "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 the two versions.
It's worth noting that *Oblivion Remastered* does not officially support mods, yet the modding community has already started crafting unofficial mods for it shortly after its release. Both versions of Oblivion offer unique experiences: Skyblivion, for example, is exclusively for PC, whereas *Oblivion Remastered* does not include the new content promised by Skyblivion but does feature the horse armor DLC for Deluxe Edition buyers. Each version has its own visual and gameplay style, with differing levels of Skyrim influence. *Oblivion Remastered* is available now, while fans of Skyblivion will need to wait a bit longer.
As the community awaits Skyblivion's launch, you can delve into why some players think today’s release is more of a remake than a remaster and explore Bethesda's rationale for labeling it as "Remastered."
For a detailed look at *Oblivion Remastered*, we offer an extensive guide that includes an interactive map, complete walkthroughs for the main questline and guild quests, tips on building the perfect character, things to do first, and much more.
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