Skyblivion, the ambitious fan-made remake of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion built within the Skyrim engine, is aiming for a 2025 release. A recent developer update stream reaffirmed this goal, showcasing impressive progress. Developed by a dedicated team of volunteers, Skyblivion represents a truly monumental modding undertaking, years in the making. The team expressed their hope to complete the project, potentially even exceeding their own expectations, with continued community support.
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Calling it a simple one-to-one remake undersells the sheer scope of Skyblivion. The team is not only recreating Oblivion's world, but also significantly enhancing it. This includes overhauling various aspects of the original game, such as ensuring unique items maintain their uniqueness and boosting the challenge and impact of existing bosses, particularly highlighting Mannimarco. The stream showcased the "A Brush with Death" quest, demonstrating the stunning visual fidelity achieved.
Adding another layer of intrigue is the persistent rumor of an official Oblivion remake. Alleged details surfaced earlier this year, suggesting potential combat overhauls and other improvements. While Microsoft declined to comment, the existence of an Oblivion remaster was hinted at in documents from the Activision Blizzard/FTC trial. The fate of this official project remains uncertain, as does that of other rumored remasters.
The existence of a large-scale fan project like Skyblivion adds an interesting dynamic. Bethesda games have a rich history of community modding, and Skyblivion's success could be impacted by an official release. The team will hopefully avoid the fate of Fallout London, which encountered difficulties near launch.
