The Elder Scrolls community is buzzing today as Bethesda surprises the Skyblivion modding team with complimentary copies of *The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered*. The gesture has been warmly received, with the Skyblivion team expressing their gratitude in a recent post on BlueSky. “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 is an ambitious fan-led project spearheaded by the TESRenewal volunteer modding group. It aims to fully recreate *The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion* using the Creation Engine from *Skyrim*, blending nostalgia with modern visuals and gameplay enhancements. Originally begun over a decade ago as a simple port, the project has since evolved into a full-scale remake featuring new content, improved mechanics, and updated environments. As of now, the mod is expected to launch later this year.
Bethesda and the Skyblivion team have maintained a positive relationship over the years. However, with rumors circulating about an official *Oblivion* remaster, some fans speculated whether Bethesda’s release of *Oblivion Remastered* was intended to overshadow the fan effort. In response, the Skyblivion team released a statement ahead of Bethesda’s showcase, clarifying that the developer 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 versions.
One key difference between the two is mod support: while *Skyblivion* will offer robust modding capabilities once released, *Oblivion Remastered* does not include official mod support at launch—though the community has already started developing unofficial mods. Additionally, *Skyblivion* is currently exclusive to PC platforms, whereas *Oblivion Remastered* is available across consoles and PC. Each version offers its own interpretation of the classic RPG, with differing levels of integration from *Skyrim*'s visual and gameplay style. While *Oblivion Remastered* includes the Horse Armor DLC from day one for Deluxe Edition owners, *Skyblivion* promises expanded content and deeper customization options.
If you're eager to jump into *Oblivion Remastered* right away, you can do so today. Meanwhile, those excited for *Skyblivion* will need to wait just a bit longer for its highly anticipated release.
While you wait, check out our in-depth coverage on why some players believe today's release should be considered more of a remake than a remaster, and explore the reasoning behind Bethesda’s naming choice. We've also put together a comprehensive guide to everything you'll find in *Oblivion Remastered*, including an expansive Interactive Map, complete Walkthroughs for the Main Questline and every Guild Quest, How to Build the Perfect Character, Things to Do First, and much more.
