Bethesda Grants Skyblivion Team Oblivion Remastered Keys

The Elder Scrolls community is buzzing with excitement today as Bethesda has shown immense appreciation for the modding scene by gifting free game keys for *The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered* to the entire team behind the beloved mod, Skyblivion.

In a heartfelt post on BlueSky, the Skyblivion team shared the news of Bethesda's generous gesture with their followers. "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, a highly anticipated fan-made remake of *The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion*, is crafted by the dedicated TESRenewal volunteer modding group. Utilizing Bethesda's Creation Engine, this project brings the world of Oblivion into the sequel, *Skyrim*. What started as a modest direct port has evolved into a comprehensive remake, promising enhanced features and even new content. The journey of Skyblivion began over a decade ago, and we had the pleasure of interviewing one of its developers back in 2021. Fans are eagerly awaiting its release, expected later this year.

Bethesda and the Skyblivion team have always maintained a positive relationship. However, as rumors of an official *Oblivion* remaster circulated, some fans speculated if Bethesda was attempting to overshadow Skyblivion with its own release due to the closely timed announcements. Addressing these concerns, the Skyblivion team recently released a statement, reassuring their community that "Bethesda has always been supportive of community projects like ours" and 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 modding community has already begun creating unofficial mods shortly after its release. Both versions of *Oblivion* offer unique experiences: Skyblivion is exclusively for PC, while *Oblivion Remastered* lacks the new and refurbished content promised by Skyblivion. However, it does include the horse armor DLC for Deluxe Edition buyers. Each version presents a different aesthetic and gameplay feel, with varying degrees of *Skyrim* influence. While *Oblivion Remastered* is available to play now, fans of Skyblivion will need to wait a bit longer.

As we anticipate the release of Skyblivion, delve into why some players believe today's release leans more towards a remake than a remaster and explore Bethesda's reasoning behind labeling it as "Remastered."

For those eager to dive into *Oblivion Remastered*, we've prepared a comprehensive guide covering everything from 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.