Skyblivion: Players Will Thrive With Both Remakes!

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Summary

  • Skyblivion team reaffirms commitment to launch in 2025 despite Oblivion remaster leaks.
  • The mod project, comprised of volunteers, recreates Oblivion in Skyrim’s engine.
  • Developers believe players will benefit from both Skyblivion and a potential official Oblivion remaster.

The Skyblivion group has reassured everyone about their plans to launch this year, despite recent revelations of an upcoming Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion remaster. Some enthusiasts had worried that the remaster could potentially delay Skyblivion’s release, but for now, it seems that won’t be an issue.

Since 2018, Skyblivion has been under development as a complete overhaul of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion using Skyrim’s engine. This massive undertaking involves a volunteer team recreating all assets for Oblivion from the ground up. As one of the most ambitious Skyrim mods ever, fans have been eagerly following its progress, but there were concerns that if Bethesda were to officially remake Oblivion, it might interfere with Skyblivion’s release so close to completion.

On Bluesky, the Skyblivion team restated their intention to release in 2025, emphasizing that Bethesda has consistently backed community initiatives like theirs, and they don’t foresee this changing. They also made it clear that there’s no need for comparisons or competition between Skyblivion and a potential official remaster, as both can coexist and prosper. This announcement offers fans additional avenues to immerse themselves in the timeless world of Cyrodiil.

Skyblivion Team Claims “Players Will Be the True Winners” From Both Oblivion Projects

We are on track for our planned release later this year. The prospect of an official remaster is exciting. Players will be the true winners, having the opportunity to experience both a community-driven reimagining and a professional version of Oblivion. — Skyblivion (@skyblivion.com) 2025-04-18T15:45:41.349Z

According to the Skyblivion team’s announcement, 2025 seems set to be an extraordinary year for Oblivion enthusiasts. They are optimistic that players will reap the rewards, as they will have the chance to enjoy both a community-created revamp and a polished, contemporary version of this cherished game. This week, Skyblivion’s lead developer expressed similar views about the Oblivion remaster, suggesting that both projects can only bring benefits, although it is understandable for fans online to defend their long-awaited mod project.

Despite not having an official confirmation, screenshots suggesting the remastered version of “The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion” have surfaced online this week, allegedly from Virtuos, the rumored developer of the project. A release date for the game is still unknown, but whispers suggest it might be secretly launched during the week of April 21, making it an intriguing possibility given that its existence was only speculation a few weeks ago.

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2025-04-19 19:03