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Bethesda Embraces Skyblivion Mod as 'Very Special' Following Oblivion Remastered Release

The studio provided free remaster keys to the fan team, praised their work, and confirmed no plans to impede the long-awaited project set for 2025.

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Overview

  • Bethesda has given the entire Skyblivion team free copies of Oblivion Remastered and assured them that their project will not face legal challenges.
  • Dan Lee, Bethesda's art and development lead, publicly praised Skyblivion, calling it a 'very special' reinterpretation of the original game.
  • Skyblivion, a fan-led project rebuilding Oblivion in Skyrim’s engine, has been in development for 13 years and remains on track for a 2025 release.
  • The Skyblivion team expressed gratitude for Bethesda’s support and reiterated their commitment to completing the project this year.
  • Industry figures, including Nightdive Studios CEO Stephen Kick, highlighted Bethesda’s approach as a positive model for collaboration between publishers and fan creators.