Summary
The team behindSkyblivion, the unofficialOblivionremake rebuilt in theSkyrimengine, has revealed that they were given presents by Bethesda to celebrate the launch ofOblivion Remastered, the shadow-dropped official project. It seems that Bethesda is maintaining its general positive attitude towards modders, and that includes the team behind unofficialOblivionremakeSkyblivion.
For those who may be confused, Bethesda finally responded to the long rumors that anofficialOblivionremake or remasterwas in development on April 22 by officially revealing and launching the game.Skyblivion, on the other hand, is a fan-led project that’s been in the works in some form since 2012.
WithSkyblivionset to finally arrive in 2025, now the same year as theofficialOblivion Remasteredrelease, some might expect that Bethesda would be less than keen on the fan project at this point. However, it seems that’s far from the case, as an official post from theSkyblivionproject revealed that the entire volunteer modding team received free game keys forOblivion Remasteredfrom Bethesda.Skyblivionshared the team’s thanks and appreciation for Bethesda’s attitude towards their project and the gift commemorating the release ofOblivion Remastered.
Not Every Game Developer Strikes Out With Cease and Desists
Bethesda has been mod-friendly for a very long time now, and in that time, more game developers have come around to its way of thinking. Mods can help to elevate and maintain a game’s fanbase where official developers can’t, often long after a game has ceased official development and updates. Despite limited availability or discontinued support, though, some companies continue to pursue legal action against those who do similar things as theSkyblivionteam. For example, Take-Two Interactive andNintendo have issued takedown requestsand pursued legal action against those who have attempted similar things with their properties, but it seems Bethesda still embraces mods.
With that said, it helps thatSkyblivionhas gone above and beyond. What started as a simple effort to try and port the game over to the newer engine has since evolved, with the team shifting to replace assets entirely and rebuild huge elements of the game like the landscape. Prior to the official reveal, theSkyblivionteam addressedOblivion Remasteredand its rumored release, and expressed excitement over the game reaching more players, especially on consoles. As the team put it, 2025 is shaping up to be a great year forOblivionfans.
