Skyblivion Team Shrugs Off Official Oblivion Remake Rumors

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Summary

  • The Skyblivion team is unfazed by rumors of an official Oblivion remake, explaining that the idea ‘doesn’t affect’ the project.
  • Skyblivion, a full remake of Oblivion in Skyrim, is expected to be released in 2025.
  • The official Oblivion remake remains a rumor for now.

A chat with the head of the Skyblivion mod team has shed light on their untroubled state regarding whispers of an upcoming Oblivion remake. Skyblivion is currently one of the most talked-about Skyrim mods, thanks to its grand vision to rebuild Oblivion, and it appears that the team believes the project will be wrapped up shortly.

Since 2012, Skyblivion has been in the works, initially as a transfer of Oblivion into Skyrim, but it has since grown into a comprehensive remake. The project is nearing completion, with a release anticipated around 2025. Lately, whispers about an official Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion remake have been circulating, and the likelihood of its existence appears to be growing.

In a recent interview with VG247, Kyle ‘Rebelzize’ Rebel, the lead of the fan-project Skyblivion, discussed how potential official remakes of Oblivion might impact their work. “I don’t think it makes much difference to us whether the rumors are true or not,” Rebel stated. If an official remake does materialize, Skyblivion is a non-profit project, and another version could entice fans to explore our take on the game. If the rumors prove false, then Skyblivion will continue to be the premier way for gamers to revisit Oblivion. Remarkably, Rebel also shared that even reaching a playable state with Skyblivion feels like a miracle, as the project faced at least four potential obstacles where it could have been derailed. As such, the team is eagerly anticipating seeing their dedication finally come to fruition in the near future.

Skyblivion Creators Don’t Think of the Rumored Oblivion Remake as a Problem

I think whether the rumors (of the Oblivion remake) are true or not doesn’t affect us much.

This year, the creators of Skyblivion shared an extensive progress report, indicating that the project is almost ready to be released. At that point, most of the landscaping, interior design, quests, and 3D models were finished. Yet, there were several aspects requiring final polishing before launch. Essentially, the update suggested that players might get a chance to experience the full Skyblivion game soon.

Speculations about a possible remake of the game “Oblivion” persist, with the latest murmurs suggesting a launch in June 2025. It’s been hinted that the official remake may incorporate a combat system similar to Soulslike games, altering the gameplay significantly. However, it’s important to note that this combat system would not transform “Oblivion” into a Soulslike game entirely. These rumors should be taken with a grain of salt, but their persistence might imply that the “Oblivion” remake project is underway and could see release by the end of 2023.

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2025-02-21 23:46