"Bethesda Grants Skyblivion Team Oblivion Remastered Keys"

Fans of *The Elder Scrolls* series have reason to celebrate today as Bethesda has shown immense appreciation for the modding community by gifting free game keys for *The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered* to the entire team behind the popular mod, Skyblivion. This generous gesture has not gone unnoticed, with the Skyblivion team expressing their gratitude on BlueSky, stating, "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-made remake of *The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion*, is being crafted by the TESRenewal volunteer modding group. Utilizing Bethesda's Creation Engine, this project seeks to reimagine Oblivion within the framework of its sequel, *Skyrim*. Initially starting as a straightforward port, Skyblivion has evolved over more than a decade into a comprehensive remake, boasting enhanced features and even new content. Our conversation with one of the developers back in 2021 highlighted the project's dedication and passion. Fans can look forward to its release later this year.

The relationship between Bethesda and the Skyblivion team has been characterized as "very good terms." Amidst rumors of an official Oblivion remaster potentially competing with Skyblivion due to similar release timings, the modding team recently addressed these concerns. They emphasized Bethesda's supportive stance towards community projects, stating there's "no need for comparisons or a sense of competition" between the two versions of the game.

While *Oblivion Remastered* does not come with official mod support, the modding community has already begun creating a variety of unofficial mods shortly after its release. Both *Skyblivion* and *Oblivion Remastered* offer unique experiences: *Skyblivion* won't be available on consoles, 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 brings its own visual and gameplay interpretation, with differing levels of *Skyrim* influence. *Oblivion Remastered* is playable now, but fans of *Skyblivion* will need to wait a bit longer.

As we anticipate *Skyblivion's* release, delve into discussions about 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 eager to dive into *Oblivion Remastered*, our comprehensive guide offers everything you need, including an expansive Interactive Map, detailed Walkthroughs for the Main Questline and all Guild Quests, advice on Building the Perfect Character, and a list of Things to Do First, among much more.