Bethesda gives full-throated shout-out to Skyblivion fan remake after giving the whole dev team free Oblivion Remastered keys: ‘I think what they’re doing is very special’

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Initially, I had the impression that the launch of Oblivion Remastered and the fan mod Skyblivion were like two competitors in a battle to the death. I thought if one became incredibly popular, it would only come at the expense of the other. In this scenario, it seemed like there could only be one victor left standing.

It’s quite astonishing, isn’t it? Just before the official release of Bethesda and Virtuos’ remaster, the Skyblivion team was showered with affection rather than criticism from Bethesda. To top it off, they were all given free keys for the game. In an era where corporations often resort to legal action against their most dedicated fans for tampering with their intellectual property, this kind gesture by both Bethesda and Skyblivion is truly commendable.

Not only that, but during a recent developer highlight featuring art and development lead Dan Lee, Bethesda once again praised the Skyblivion team. Lee, who was involved in the Oblivion Remastered project, expressed his excitement for Skyblivion as well. In fact, Bethesda showcased some footage of the mod during the conversation, with Lee expressing his admiration for it. To put it simply, Skyblivion continues to look impressive.

Lee, who has contributed to games like Oblivion, Skyrim, and Fallouts 3, 4, and 76, expresses his admiration, stating, “I believe what they are accomplishing is truly unique.” He goes on to share his anticipation for their take on the series’ past work, adding, “This seems like an exceptional year for fans of Oblivion.

We’re equally eager to put Skyblivion in your hands this year as you are to experience it! Thank you for the shout-out and your generous compliments.

Apart from Skyblivion, Lee has acknowledged several other mods as well. Among them are Sirenroot, the East Empire Expansion, the Bards College Expansion, the Coven of Crones, and numerous others too.

Or, in a more conversational tone:
Lee highlighted not just Skyblivion but also Sirenroot, East Empire Expansion, Bards College Expansion, Coven of Crones, and many other mods as well.

Regarding Skyblivion, Lee has valid reasons for his enthusiasm. Despite the long journey in its development, Skyblivion is steadfast about its 2025 release date, remaining undeterred by the Oblivion Remastered project.

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2025-05-01 22:03