Fans of The Elder Scrolls series are buzzing with excitement today as Bethesda has generously gifted free game keys for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered to the entire team behind the popular mod, Skyblivion. This heartwarming gesture was shared by the Skyblivion team on BlueSky, where they 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 posted.

Skyblivion is an ambitious fan-made project by the TESRenewal volunteer modding group, aiming to recreate The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion using Bethesda's Creation Engine within the world of its sequel, Skyrim. What started as a simple port has evolved into a comprehensive remake, boasting enhanced features and new content. The project, which has been in development for over a decade, is slated for release this year.

The relationship between Bethesda and the Skyblivion team has always been cordial, but recent rumors of an official Oblivion remaster led some to speculate that Bethesda might be trying to preempt Skyblivion. Addressing these concerns, the Skyblivion team recently stated, "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 projects.

It's worth noting that Oblivion Remastered does not officially support mods, yet the community has already begun creating unofficial mods shortly after its release. Both versions of Oblivion offer unique experiences: Skyblivion is exclusive to PC and includes new and refurbished content, while Oblivion Remastered is available on consoles and includes the horse armor DLC for Deluxe Edition buyers. Each version brings a different aesthetic and approach to integrating elements from Skyrim into the world of Oblivion. While Oblivion Remastered is available to play now, 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 reasoning behind labeling it as "Remastered."

For those diving into Oblivion Remastered, we offer 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.