Bethesda Grants Skyblivion Team Oblivion Remastered Keys

Today, fans of *The Elder Scrolls* series are showering Bethesda with praise after the developer generously gifted free game keys for *The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered* to the entire team behind the popular mod, Skyblivion. In a heartfelt post on BlueSky, the Skyblivion team expressed their gratitude, saying, "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 an eagerly anticipated fan remake of *The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion*, crafted by the volunteer modding group TESRenewal. Utilizing 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 has evolved into a comprehensive remake over the last decade, promising enhanced features and new content. We had the chance to delve into this project with one of its developers back in 2021, and fans are eagerly awaiting its release this year.

Bethesda and the Skyblivion team have enjoyed a positive relationship, often described as "very good terms." However, as whispers of an official Oblivion remaster circulated, some fans speculated that Bethesda might be trying to overshadow Skyblivion. Addressing these concerns in a recent statement, the Skyblivion team reassured their community that Bethesda has consistently supported community projects like theirs and emphasized that there should be no competition between the two versions.

It's worth noting that *Oblivion Remastered* does not officially support mods, yet the community has already begun creating a range of unofficial mods shortly after its release. Both versions of Oblivion offer unique experiences: Skyblivion, for instance, is exclusive to PC and introduces new content not found in the official remaster. On the other hand, *Oblivion Remastered* includes the horse armor DLC for Deluxe Edition buyers but lacks the innovative additions promised by Skyblivion. Each version has its distinct aesthetic and approach to integrating Skyrim's elements into the classic Oblivion experience. While *Oblivion Remastered* is available to play now, fans of Skyblivion will need to wait a bit longer for its release.

As we anticipate Skyblivion's arrival, you can explore why some players consider today’s release more of a remake than a remaster and the reasoning behind Bethesda's choice of the "Remastered" label.

For a deeper dive into *Oblivion Remastered*, we've compiled a comprehensive guide that includes an expansive Interactive Map, complete Walkthroughs for the Main Questline and every Guild Quest, tips on How to Build the Perfect Character, Things to Do First, and much more.