Fans of *The Elder Scrolls* series have reason to celebrate 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 has been met with immense gratitude from the modding community.
In a heartfelt post on BlueSky, the Skyblivion team shared their excitement about Bethesda's kind outreach. "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 expressed.
Skyblivion is a highly anticipated fan-made remake of *The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion*, developed by the dedicated volunteers of the TESRenewal modding group. Utilizing Bethesda's Creation Engine, this project aims to bring the world of Oblivion into the engine used by its sequel, *Skyrim*. Originally starting as a simple port, Skyblivion 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 later this year.
The relationship between Bethesda and the Skyblivion team has always been cordial, described as being on "very good terms." However, with rumors of an official Oblivion remaster circulating, some fans speculated that Bethesda might be trying to preempt Skyblivion's release. Addressing these concerns, the Skyblivion team recently issued a statement emphasizing Bethesda's ongoing support for community projects and dismissing any sense of competition between the two versions.
It's worth noting that *Oblivion Remastered* does not officially support mods, yet the modding community has already begun creating unofficial mods shortly after its launch. While both *Oblivion Remastered* and Skyblivion offer unique experiences, there are key differences: Skyblivion will not be available on consoles, and while it promises new and enhanced content, *Oblivion Remastered* includes the horse armor DLC for Deluxe Edition buyers. The aesthetic and gameplay feel of each version differ, with varying degrees of *Skyrim* influence. *Oblivion Remastered* is available to play now, whereas fans of Skyblivion will need to wait a bit longer.
As we await the release of Skyblivion, you might be interested in exploring why some players believe today's release leans more towards a remake than a remaster, and the reasoning behind Bethesda's choice to label it as "Remastered."
For those eager to dive into *Oblivion Remastered*, we offer a comprehensive guide that includes an expansive Interactive Map, detailed Walkthroughs for the Main Questline and every Guild Quest, tips on How to Build the Perfect Character, Things to Do First, and much more.
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