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Skyblivion Debuts Opening Gameplay as Release Date Reveal Nears

The volunteer remake, 13 years in development, signals a final push with distribution plans set across major mod platforms.

Overview

  • The team showcased a 15‑minute gameplay slice of the remade tutorial at Creation Mod Con, framing the project as a remake that preserves select familiar beats.
  • Project lead Kyle 'Rebelzize' Rebel says recent progress has brought the team closer to announcing a concrete release date within the 2025 window.
  • New systems include an overhauled lockpicking approach influenced by The Elder Scrolls Online and Oblivion’s original minigame, alongside Skyrim‑style animations.
  • Multi‑channel distribution is confirmed, with releases planned on GOG and Nexus Mods and an intention to offer the mod for free on Steam.
  • World redesign work continues, including an expanded Imperial City and a newly revealed Imperial Mausoleum, as the project continues to recruit volunteers.