The official release of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered has taken many by surprise, offering a polished version of the beloved 2006 RPG. As exciting as this announcement is, it raises the question of how fan-made projects like Skyblivion—a fan recreation of Oblivion in Skyrim’s engine—are impacted by this official remaster. Despite the new release, the developers behind Skyblivion remain unfazed, continuing their work on the project with the same enthusiasm and plans for its 2025 release.
The Elder Scrolls Renewal Project Expands with Skyblivion and Skywind for 2025 Release
The Elder Scrolls Renewal Project has evolved into an impressive collection of fan projects over the years. Beginning with Morroblivion, a recreation of Morrowind in Oblivion’s engine, the project has expanded into the grand undertakings of Skyblivion and Skywind.
These projects aim to bring Bethesda’s pre-Skyrim titles into a modern gaming engine, specifically Skyrim’s Creation Engine. The team behind these projects has worked for over a decade, with Skyblivion targeting a release in 2025, despite the new official Oblivion Remastered arriving earlier.
Skyblivion Team Remains Unfazed by Oblivion Remastered, Focused on 2025 ReleaseIn an interview, Rebelzize, the lead developer of Skyblivion, shared that the fan community has reacted positively to the release of Oblivion Remastered. The team watched the announcement together, sharing in the excitement of the remaster. However, Rebelzize stressed that the Skyblivion team’s plans haven’t been altered by Bethesda’s official remaster.
The project remains on track for its planned release in 2025, with Rebelzize expressing confidence in the team’s work and the value it has brought to the developers and the community.
Rebelzize Believes Oblivion Remastered and Skyblivion Can Coexist for Players’ Benefit
Rather than viewing Oblivion Remastered as competition, Rebelzize believes that there is room for both the remaster and Skyblivion to exist simultaneously. He emphasized that both projects serve different purposes, with Oblivion Remastered being a polished version of the original game and Skyblivion offering a fan-driven recreation that rethinks various aspects of the game. The Skyblivion team remains focused on delivering their vision while also celebrating the official remaster as an additional option for players.
The long journey toward Skyblivion’s release has been immensely rewarding for its developers. Rebelzize reflects on the learning experiences, the friendships formed, and the excitement of bringing the project to life. Once released, the team plans to continue supporting Skyblivion with bug fixes and additional content, including DLC.
Rebelzize also hints at future projects that could involve Oblivion Remastered, suggesting that the team’s work may not end with the release of Skyblivion. Ultimately, he emphasizes that players are the real winners, benefiting from both the remaster and the fan-made projects that enrich the Elder Scrolls experience.