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Bethesda Endorses Skyblivion Fan Project Following Oblivion Remastered Launch

The studio provided free remaster keys to the Skyblivion team, praised their work, and confirmed no plans to hinder the project’s release later this year.

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Overview

  • Bethesda has officially endorsed Skyblivion, a fan-led remake of Oblivion in Skyrim's engine, by providing the team with free keys for Oblivion Remastered.
  • Dan Lee, a Bethesda developer, publicly praised Skyblivion, calling it 'very special' and expressing excitement for its release in 2025.
  • The Skyblivion team, led by Rebelzize, affirmed that the remaster does not affect their plans and that their project has 'paid off tenfold.'
  • Nightdive Studios CEO Stephen Kick highlighted Bethesda’s gesture as a model for collaboration between publishers and fan preservation communities.
  • Bethesda’s approach aligns with its history of supporting modders, such as hiring developers from the Fallout: London expansion mod.