Today, Bethesda has earned high praise from fans of The Elder Scrolls after gifting free game keys for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered to the entire Skyblivion modding team. The Skyblivion team, known for their dedication to remaking Oblivion using Skyrim's Creation Engine, expressed their gratitude on BlueSky. "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 the community.
Skyblivion, an ambitious fan project by the TESRenewal volunteer group, has been in development for over a decade. Initially starting as a simple port, it has evolved into a comprehensive remake that promises enhanced features and new content. We had the opportunity to interview one of the developers in 2021, and the project is slated for release later this year.
Despite rumors suggesting that Bethesda might be trying to overshadow Skyblivion with an official remaster due to the close timing of the releases, the Skyblivion team has reassured fans. In a statement addressing these concerns, they noted 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 projects.
It's worth noting that Oblivion Remastered does not include official mod support, yet the modding community has already begun creating unofficial mods for the game shortly after its release. Both Skyblivion and Oblivion Remastered offer unique experiences: Skyblivion is exclusive to PC, while Oblivion Remastered includes horse armor DLC for Deluxe Edition buyers but lacks the new and refurbished content promised by Skyblivion. Each version brings its own aesthetic and gameplay nuances, with different approaches to integrating elements of Skyrim into the Oblivion world. While Oblivion Remastered is available to play now, fans eagerly awaiting Skyblivion will need to wait a bit longer.
As we anticipate the release of Skyblivion, you can delve into why some players believe today’s release is more of a remake than a remaster and explore the reasoning behind Bethesda's decision to label it as "Remastered."
For those diving into Oblivion Remastered, we offer a comprehensive guide covering everything from an expansive Interactive Map to complete Walkthroughs for the Main Questline and Guild Quests, tips on How to Build the Perfect Character, Things to Do First, and much more.
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