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 beloved mod, Skyblivion. This gesture has been warmly received by the modding community.

In a heartfelt post on BlueSky, the Skyblivion team shared their gratitude for 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, an ambitious project by the TESRenewal volunteer modding group, aims to recreate The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion using Bethesda's Creation Engine within the world of Skyrim. This fan-made remake, which has been in development for over a decade, started as a straightforward port and evolved into a comprehensive remake with enhanced features and additional content. We had the opportunity to interview one of the developers back in 2021, and the community eagerly anticipates its release this year.

The relationship between Bethesda and the Skyblivion team has always been amicable. However, with rumors swirling about an official Oblivion remaster, some fans speculated that Bethesda might be preempting Skyblivion. Addressing these concerns ahead of today's showcase, the Skyblivion team released a statement reaffirming Bethesda's support for community projects like theirs and emphasized that there is "no need for comparisons or a sense of competition" between the two versions.

It's worth noting that Oblivion Remastered does not officially support mods, yet the community has already begun creating unofficial mods just hours after its release. Both versions of Oblivion offer unique experiences: Skyblivion is exclusively available on PC and includes new and refurbished content, whereas Oblivion Remastered, available immediately, includes the horse armor DLC with the Deluxe Edition but lacks the additional content Skyblivion promises. Each version presents a different aesthetic and gameplay feel, reflecting varied interpretations of how much Skyrim's influence should be integrated into an Oblivion redo.

As we await Skyblivion's release, delve deeper into why some players consider today's release more of a remake than a remaster and Bethesda's reasoning behind labeling it as "Remastered."

For those eager to explore Oblivion Remastered, we've prepared a detailed guide covering everything from an Interactive Map and complete Walkthroughs for the Main Questline and Guild Quests, to tips on How to Build the Perfect Character and Things to Do First, ensuring you're fully equipped for your journey.