Fans of The Elder Scrolls series are buzzing with excitement today after Bethesda generously gifted free game keys for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered to the entire team behind the popular mod, Skyblivion. This gesture has been met with immense gratitude from the modding community.

In a heartfelt post on BlueSky, the Skyblivion team expressed their appreciation, 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 is a highly anticipated fan remake of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, crafted by the dedicated volunteers of the TESRenewal modding group. Utilizing Bethesda's Creation Engine, the project aims to recreate Oblivion within the world of its sequel, Skyrim. Initially starting as a straightforward port over a decade ago, Skyblivion has evolved into a comprehensive remake featuring numerous enhancements and new content. We had the chance to speak with one of the developers back in 2021, and the project is slated for release this year.

Bethesda and the Skyblivion team have historically enjoyed a positive relationship. However, as rumors of an official Oblivion remaster circulated, some fans speculated that Bethesda might be trying to preempt Skyblivion with their own version, given the timing of the releases. In response to these concerns, the Skyblivion team recently issued a statement, affirming that Bethesda has "always been supportive of community projects like ours" and emphasizing 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 officially support mods, yet the modding community has already begun creating unofficial mods for the game shortly after its release. Both Skyblivion and Oblivion Remastered offer distinct experiences: Skyblivion will not be available on consoles, while Oblivion Remastered does not include the new and refurbished content promised by Skyblivion. However, it does come with the horse armor DLC for Deluxe Edition buyers at launch. Each version has its own unique aesthetic and approach to blending Skyrim elements into the Oblivion experience. While Oblivion Remastered is playable today, 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 consider today's release more of a remake than a remaster and explore Bethesda's rationale for labeling it as "Remastered."

For those diving into Oblivion Remastered, we've prepared a comprehensive guide that covers everything you need to know. This includes an expansive Interactive Map, complete Walkthroughs for the Main Questline and all Guild Quests, tips on How to Build the Perfect Character, Things to Do First, and much more.