Skyblivion is a fan-made project that aims to recreate the game The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion using the more advanced graphics engine from The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. The developers of this project have set their sights on releasing it in 2025. The modding team shared an update during a recent live stream, where they showcased some of their progress. This effort involves a group of dedicated volunteers and has been like a massive production, taking years of hard work.
Even though 2025 is the planned release year, the Skyblivion team is hopeful that with the ongoing support from fans, they might be able to finish the project even earlier than expected. They expressed their gratitude and excitement as they work to bring their vision to life.
However, referring to Skyblivion as just a straightforward remake doesn’t fully capture what the developers are doing. They are not only recreating the original game as it was but are also enhancing many aspects of it. The team is focused on making sure that items in the game feel unique and adding more depth to the game’s bosses, like the character Mannimarco, ensuring they truly reflect their reputation. They highlighted one specific quest, called “A Brush with Death,” during their livestream, and it looked stunning in its new form.
Alongside this fan project, there’s an interesting twist: rumors about an official remake of Oblivion have been circulating. Earlier this year, some details were leaked regarding potential changes, especially in combat mechanics. However, Microsoft, which now owns the rights to the Elder Scrolls franchise, has not commented on these rumors. Even recently in 2023, documents from the Activision Blizzard/FTC trial hinted at an Oblivion remaster. Although some projects from those leaks, like a game based on Indiana Jones, have already been released, others, including the Elder Scrolls Oblivion remaster and a remaster of Fallout 3, remain unconfirmed.
If Microsoft and Bethesda are planning to recreate Oblivion officially, they might view an extensive fan project like Skyblivion with concern. Bethesda’s games have a rich history of user-created mods, which have significantly enriched titles from earlier games all the way through to current releases like Starfield. Given that, there is a worry that issues similar to those faced by the Fallout London project could arise, potentially impacting Skyblivion as it approaches its launch date.
In summary, Skyblivion is a heartfelt project that aims to upgrade a beloved classic, breathing new life into The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. Its team is passionate and dedicated, working hard to not only recreate but also enhance the original game. Amid discussions of an official remake, the fate of fan-made projects like this may hinge on the decisions of the companies involved, leaving fans excited and hopeful about the future.