Skyblivion Team Not Worried About Official Oblivion Remake

Fans of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion has been buzzing with excitement lately after rumors of an official remaster of the beloved game started circulating. There’s talk that an announcement could be coming soon, and some reports are even hinting at a potential launch next month. While many players are excited to return to the world of Tamriel, there’s a group of fans who are a little concerned about what this means for Skyblivion.

For those who might not be in the loop, Skyblivion is a fan-made project that aims to remake Oblivion using the Skyrim engine. It’s been in the works for years and will be released as a mod for Skyrim, but you’ll also need to own Oblivion for it to work. The goal is to bring Oblivion’s iconic world, quests, and characters into Skyrim’s much more polished graphics. The project has gained a huge following and is one of the most anticipated mods in the Elder Scrolls community.

With rumors about the official Oblivion remaster flying around, many fans have raised concerns that Bethesda could shut down Skyblivion, especially since the company has historically been pretty strict when it comes to fan mods. Some even feared that the remaster’s release might kill the hype for the fan project. Over on Reddit’s Skyrim modding subreddit, one user expressed their concern that Skyblivion might be viewed as a threat to an official remaster, which could lead to Bethesda issuing a cease and desist order. Others quickly agreed, with one fan stating, "I wouldn't be surprised if Bethesda sent a on Skyblivion once the remake is announced."

This kind of situation is certainly a concern when you look at how big companies like Bethesda typically handle fan-made projects. It wouldn’t be the first time a beloved mod has been taken down due to legal issues or company interests. But despite these worries, the Skyblivion team has been pretty relaxed about the whole thing. According to a post from one of the developers in the official Skyblivion Discord, they are “not worried about the project being taken down.” The team confirmed that they are in communication with Bethesda and have not received any indication that their project will be stopped. In fact, it seems like the developers have been given the green light to continue their work, and they're not expecting any legal issues down the line.

This reassurance from the Skyblivion team has done a lot to calm fans who were worried about the project’s future. But that doesn’t mean the rumors of an official Oblivion remake don’t still hold weight. Multiple sources have corroborated the rumors, and fans are still waiting for official confirmation from Bethesda. While the Skyblivion team is moving full speed ahead with their release, it’s still unclear what impact, if any, the official remaster will have on their project.

Some believe there’s room for both to exist side by side. After all, the Oblivion community is massive, and there’s a lot of love for the game in its current state. An official remaster might bring in new players who never experienced the original, while Skyblivion will continue to cater to the nostalgia of longtime fans who want to see the game in the Skyrim engine. Others argue that the official remaster might steal the spotlight and reduce the excitement for fan-driven projects like Skyblivion.

But, for now, fans can rest easy knowing that the Skyblivion team isn’t backing down. The developers are confident that they’ll be able to finish and release the mod as planned in 2025, regardless of what Bethesda decides to do with their official remaster.

So, what’s the bottom line? While it’s true that the rumors around the Oblivion remake are getting louder, the Skyblivion team isn’t worried about any interference. The project is still alive and well, with a release planned for 2025. Whether or not the official remaster will affect the fan project is still up in the air, but for now, it seems like there’s enough room in the Elder Scrolls community for both to coexist. Fans will just have to wait and see how it all unfolds.