Fans of *The Elder Scrolls* series have reason to celebrate today, as Bethesda has shown immense appreciation for the modding community by gifting free game keys for *The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered* to the entire team behind the highly anticipated mod, *Skyblivion*.
In a heartwarming post on BlueSky, the *Skyblivion* team expressed their gratitude for Bethesda's generous gesture. "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, highlighting the deep connection between the developer and the modding community.
*Skyblivion* is a fan-made remake of *The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion*, crafted by the dedicated volunteers of the TESRenewal modding group. Utilizing Bethesda's Creation Engine, this project ambitiously recreates *Oblivion* within the world of its sequel, *Skyrim*. What started as a simple port over a decade ago has evolved into a comprehensive remake, promising enhanced features and even new content. The team's passion and dedication have been recognized before, with an interview back in 2021 shedding light on their journey. *Skyblivion* is set to launch this year, eagerly awaited by fans.
Despite rumors suggesting a competitive edge due to the simultaneous development of an official *Oblivion* remaster, the *Skyblivion* team has clarified their stance. In a recent statement, they emphasized the supportive relationship with Bethesda, stating, "Bethesda has always been supportive of community projects like ours," and reassured fans 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 community's creativity knows no bounds, as unofficial mods have already begun to surface shortly after its release. Each version of *Oblivion* offers unique experiences: *Skyblivion* is exclusively for PC, missing out on console players, while *Oblivion Remastered* lacks the new and revamped content that *Skyblivion* promises. However, it does include the much-talked-about horse armor DLC for Deluxe Edition buyers at launch. The visual and atmospheric differences between the two also highlight their distinct interpretations of blending *Skyrim*'s elements with *Oblivion*. While *Oblivion Remastered* is available to play now, fans will need to wait a bit longer for *Skyblivion*.
As we await *Skyblivion*'s release, delve into discussions on why some consider *Oblivion Remastered* more of a remake than a remaster, and explore Bethesda's reasoning behind 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, and a list of Things to Do First, among other resources.
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