Bethesda has officially confirmed it won’t shut down Skyblivion, the long-running fan mod that rebuilds Oblivion in the Skyrim engine—even as its own Oblivion Remastered launches into the spotlight.
Bethesda backs Skyblivion, no takedown planned
Shiftdelete.netWith Oblivion Remastered now live, some fans feared the end was near for Skyblivion. But Bethesda has no plans to interfere. In fact, the company sent game keys for the remaster directly to the mod team behind Skyblivion, a clear sign of support.
TESRenewal, the volunteer group behind the mod, thanked Bethesda publicly, saying the gift “means so much.” They also reaffirmed to fans that the project will continue as planned, with no legal hurdles in sight.
Oblivion Remastered lacks official mod support, but the modding community ensures compatibility and continues to enhance the game experience.
Skyblivion team stays positive as timelines converge
Project lead Rebelzize said earlier in the week that Bethesda’s announcement “changes nothing” for the group. He called the simultaneous release of both projects a “win-win” for fans of The Elder Scrolls, encouraging players to enjoy both takes on Cyrodiil.
Skyblivion has been in development for years, aiming to recreate Oblivion with Skyrim’s engine, visuals, and mechanics. It’s a massive effort—completely fan-led—and still scheduled to launch sometime this year.
Oblivion Remastered surges on Steam
While Skyblivion keeps moving forward, Bethesda’s remaster is already gaining traction. The revamped Oblivion hit a peak of over 182,000 concurrent players on Steam during launch night. Developed with support from Virtuos, it offers a polished return to one of the most beloved RPGs in the series.
Still, no official mod tools have been confirmed for the remaster—something that makes Skyblivion even more vital for mod fans craving deeper customization.
Two paths, one destination for Elder Scrolls fans
The release of a studio-backed remaster alongside a fan-driven remake is rare. But it reflects a truth that defines the Elder Scrolls community: both legacy and creativity have a place. Bethesda and Skyblivion aren’t at odds—they’re telling the same story from different angles.
This isn’t a battle. It’s a bridge. One built by developers, and the other by fans who grew up in the forests of Cyrodiil and never really left.
