Summary
The Skyblivion development team has released a statement regarding the recently leaked and officially madeThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivionremake, noting that “players will be the true winners” for having both.
One of the worst-kept secrets in the gaming industry over the past year or so is thatBethesda and Xbox are currently working on a remake (or remaster, if you prefer) of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion. The project has beenrumoured to be in development for a while now, but those whispers have started heating up even more this week.
Insiders have spent most of the last month claiming the remake was going to shadowdrop any day now, which was all compoundedearlier this week when the Virtuos website was datamined and a bunch of screenshots from the project were found. The near-confirmation of an Oblivion remake was exciting for most, but it seemed like the world’s worst timing for the Skyblivion team.
The Skyblivion Team Has Finally Responded To The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remake Leaks
And They’re As Excited As We All Are
For those that don’t know,Skyblivion is a fan-made project that aims to essentially remake Oblivion in Skyrim’s enginewith a bunch of new detail and content. It’s been in the works for a long time now and hasgarnered a lot of interest leading up to its promised release this year, but many have been worried about it now that an official remake has been leaked.
If you, like most of us, have wondered what the Skyblivion team is thinkingabout all the rumours then wonder no more, as a statement from the team has just been shared.As pointed out by ResetEra user AgentStrange,a statement was shared over on Bluesky that summed up the team’s thoughtsand noted that players are going to be the true winners with both projects existing at once.
As dedicated Elder Scrolls fans, we are incredibly excited by this prospect and sincerely hope the information provided proves accurate. - Skyblivion Team
The message shows that the Skyblivion team is excited about the official Oblivion remake as fans of the series, and points out thatboth can exist at once without comparisons or a “sense of competition” between the two projects. The team also reiterates that Skyblivion is still on track to launch in 2025 and that the year is going to be a “remarkable” one for fans of the game.
