Bethesda Grants Skyblivion Team Oblivion Remastered Keys

Fans of *The Elder Scrolls* are buzzing with excitement today after Bethesda made a heartwarming gesture towards the modding community. The developer generously gifted free game keys for *The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered* to the entire team behind the beloved mod, Skyblivion. This thoughtful action was shared with the community via a post on BlueSky, where the Skyblivion team 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 exclaimed.

Skyblivion is a highly anticipated fan-made remake of *The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion*, crafted by the dedicated volunteers of the TESRenewal modding group. Using Bethesda's Creation Engine, the project aims to recreate the world of Oblivion within the framework of its sequel, *Skyrim*. What started as a simple port over a decade ago has evolved into a comprehensive remake, boasting enhanced features and new content. We had the chance to speak with one of the developers back in 2021, and the team is gearing up for a release expected this year.

The relationship between Bethesda and the Skyblivion team has always been described as "very good terms." However, with rumors swirling about an official Oblivion remaster, some fans speculated that Bethesda might be trying to preempt the mod with their own version, especially given the close timing of the releases. Addressing these concerns just days before today's showcase, the Skyblivion team released a statement emphasizing Bethesda's ongoing support for community projects like theirs. They reassured fans that there is "no need for comparisons or a sense of competition" between the two projects.

While *Oblivion Remastered* does not officially support mods, the community has already begun creating an impressive array of unofficial mods shortly after its launch. Both versions of Oblivion offer distinct 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 at launch for Deluxe Edition buyers. Each version presents a different aesthetic and feel, with varying degrees of Skyrim influence integrated into the reimagined world of Oblivion. *Oblivion Remastered* is available to play right now, whereas fans eager for Skyblivion will need to wait a bit longer.

As the gaming community eagerly awaits Skyblivion, you can delve deeper into why some players believe today's release leans more towards a remake than a remaster and explore Bethesda's reasoning behind labeling it as "Remastered."

For those diving into *Oblivion Remastered*, we offer a comprehensive guide that covers everything from an expansive Interactive Map to complete Walkthroughs for the Main Questline and every Guild Quest. Learn how to Build the Perfect Character, discover Things to Do First, and much more to enhance your gameplay experience.