Summary
TheSkyblivionteam has released a statement reconfirming its commitment to launching this year in the wake of the recent leaks of an officialElder Scrolls 4: Oblivionremaster.Some fans had been concerned that anOblivionremaster could hinderSkyblivion’s release, although this doesn’t appear to be the case at present.
Skyblivionhas been in full development since 2018 as a full remake ofThe Elder Scrolls 4: OblivioninSkyrim’s engine. The project has been a mammoth task for the team, which is comprised entirely of volunteers recreating every asset fromOblivionfrom scratch. It is one of the most ambitiousSkyrimmodsof all time, and with so much time and effort put into the project, fans were understandably worried that the rumored officialOblivionremake could force Bethesda’s hand to stop it from releasing so close to the finish line.
In a lengthy statement posted on Bluesky, theSkyblivionteam reconfirmed that it still plans to release in 2025, stating that “Bethesda has always been supportive of community projects like ours, and we don’t see that changing anytime soon.” It also pointed out that there’s “no need for comparisons or a sense of competition betweenSkyblivionand a potential official remaster,” claiming that “Both projects can exist and thrive together.” This gives fans “even more ways to enjoy the classic world of Cyrodiil.”
Skyblivion Team Claims “Players Will Be the True Winners” From Both Oblivion Projects
TheSkyblivionteam’s message also states that “2025 promises to be a remarkable year for fans ofOblivion. We are confident that players will be the true winners, having the opportunity to experience both a community-driven reimagining and a professional, modern version of this beloved game.” Earlier this week,Skyblivion’s lead developer spoke on theOblivionremaster, echoing all the same sentiments that both projects can only be a good thing, even if there is a natural inclination for fans online to defend the long-awaited mod.
Although its existence has yet to be officially confirmed,The Elder Scrolls 4:Oblivion Remasteredscreenshots leaked onlineearlier this week via the Virtuos website, rumored to be the developer of the project. No release date for the title is known yet, although there are some rumors that it could shadow-drop during the week of April 21, an exciting prospect considering its existence was mere hearsay just weeks ago.
