Fans of *The Elder Scrolls* series have reason to celebrate today as Bethesda, the game's developer, surprised the entire team behind the popular mod *Skyblivion* with free game keys for *The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered*. This generous gesture was shared by the *Skyblivion* team on BlueSky, expressing 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!"
*Skyblivion* is a fan-made project by the TESRenewal volunteer modding group, aimed at remaking *The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion* using Bethesda's Creation Engine within the world of its sequel, *Skyrim*. Initially starting as a simple port, *Skyblivion* has evolved into a full-scale remake with enhanced features and new content. The project, which has been in development for over a decade, is slated for release later this year. In 2021, we had the opportunity to interview one of the developers behind this ambitious endeavor.
Despite rumors that Bethesda might be attempting to overshadow *Skyblivion* with an official remaster due to the close timing of their releases, the *Skyblivion* team clarified their relationship with Bethesda in a recent statement. They affirmed 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 games.
It's worth noting that *Oblivion Remastered* does not include official mod support, yet the community has already begun creating unofficial mods shortly after its release. Both *Skyblivion* and *Oblivion Remastered* offer unique experiences: *Skyblivion* will not be available on consoles, while *Oblivion Remastered* lacks the new and enhanced content promised by *Skyblivion*. However, *Oblivion Remastered* does include the horse armor DLC for Deluxe Edition buyers at launch. Each version has its distinct aesthetic and gameplay approach, with varying degrees of *Skyrim* influence. *Oblivion Remastered* is available to play now, whereas *Skyblivion* fans will need to wait a bit longer.
While 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 decision to label it as "Remastered." We've also compiled a comprehensive guide to *Oblivion Remastered*, featuring an interactive map, complete walkthroughs for the main and guild quests, tips on building the perfect character, and things to do first, among other resources.
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