Fans of The Elder Scrolls series are buzzing with excitement today as Bethesda has generously gifted free game keys for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered to the entire team behind the popular mod, Skyblivion. This heartwarming gesture was shared by the Skyblivion team on BlueSky, where they expressed their immense 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 posted.
Skyblivion is an ambitious fan-made project by the TESRenewal volunteer modding group, aiming to recreate The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion using Bethesda's Creation Engine within the world of its sequel, Skyrim. What started as a simple port has evolved into a comprehensive remake, boasting enhanced features and new content. The project, which has been in development for over a decade, is set to launch this year. In a previous interview with one of the developers in 2021, we delved into the intricacies of this monumental undertaking.
The relationship between Bethesda and the Skyblivion team has always been cordial, but recent rumors of an official Oblivion remaster led some to speculate that Bethesda might be trying to preempt Skyblivion. Addressing these concerns, the Skyblivion team released a statement just days before today's showcase, emphasizing Bethesda's support for community projects and dismissing any notions of competition between the two versions.
It's worth noting that Oblivion Remastered does not officially support mods, yet the community has already begun creating unofficial mods shortly after its release. Both versions of Oblivion offer unique experiences: Skyblivion, for example, is not available on consoles, while Oblivion Remastered lacks the new and refurbished content promised by Skyblivion. However, it does include the horse armor DLC for Deluxe Edition buyers. Each version presents a different aesthetic and approach to integrating elements of Skyrim into the Oblivion experience. While Oblivion Remastered is available to play now, fans eagerly awaiting Skyblivion will need to exercise a bit more patience.
As we anticipate the release of Skyblivion, you can explore why some players believe today's release leans more towards a remake than a remaster and the reasoning behind Bethesda's choice of 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, Things to Do First, and much more.
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