Skyblivion: Oblivion Remake in Skyrim's Engine Aims for Release This Year

Skyblivion, the ambitious fan-made remake of *The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion* using the engine of *The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim*, is set to launch in 2025. This eagerly anticipated project, a labor of love from a dedicated team of volunteer developers, continues to progress toward its goal, as confirmed in their latest developer update stream. This stream not only showcased the extensive work completed to date but also reaffirmed their commitment to a 2025 release, with the team expressing optimism about possibly beating their own timeline with continued community support.

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Calling Skyblivion merely a one-to-one remake would be an understatement. The developers are putting in significant effort to enhance various aspects of the original game. They're ensuring that unique items truly stand out and are bolstering the reputation of existing bosses, with special attention given to characters like Mannimarco. The team also highlighted the visually stunning "A Brush with Death" quest during their livestream, demonstrating the remarkable transformation of the painted world.

The project takes on added intrigue with the backdrop of rumors about an official *Oblivion* remake. Earlier this year, alleged details about this potential remake, including changes to combat mechanics, surfaced. While Microsoft remained silent on the matter when approached by IGN, the accidental release of documents during the Activision Blizzard/FTC trial in 2023 hinted at an *Oblivion* remaster. While some projects mentioned in those documents, such as an Indiana Jones game, have come to fruition, others like the *Oblivion* and *Fallout 3* remasters remain unconfirmed.

Given Bethesda's history of embracing modding communities across their titles, from the classics to the latest like *Starfield*, the emergence of an official *Oblivion* remake could pose challenges for Skyblivion. The team hopes to avoid the fate of projects like *Fallout London*, which faced hurdles just before its intended launch. As Skyblivion moves forward, the modding community and fans of *The Elder Scrolls* series eagerly await what could be a groundbreaking addition to the franchise.