Today, fans of The Elder Scrolls series are celebrating as Bethesda has generously gifted free game keys for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered to the entire team behind the beloved mod, Skyblivion. This thoughtful gesture has been warmly received by the modding community.

In a heartfelt post on BlueSky, the Skyblivion team expressed their 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, an ambitious fan remake of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, is being crafted by the dedicated TESRenewal volunteer modding group. Utilizing Bethesda's Creation Engine, the project aims to reimagine Oblivion within the world of its sequel, Skyrim. What began as a simple port has evolved into a comprehensive remake, boasting enhanced features and new content. After over a decade in development, Skyblivion is slated for release this year.

The relationship between Bethesda and the Skyblivion team has always been characterized by mutual respect and support. Amid rumors of an official Oblivion remaster, some speculated that Bethesda might be attempting to preempt Skyblivion. However, the modding team recently dispelled these concerns, affirming that Bethesda has "always been supportive of community projects like ours" and emphasizing that there's "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, though the community has already begun creating unofficial mods shortly after its release. Both versions of Oblivion offer unique experiences: Skyblivion is exclusive to PC, while Oblivion Remastered lacks the new content promised by Skyblivion but includes horse armor DLC for Deluxe Edition purchasers. Each version presents a different visual and gameplay feel, with varying degrees of Skyrim influence. While Oblivion Remastered is available now, fans eagerly anticipating Skyblivion must wait a bit longer.

As we await Skyblivion's release, 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."

For a deep dive into Oblivion Remastered, check out our comprehensive guide, which 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.