Skyblivion, the ambitious fan-made remake of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion built within the Skyrim engine, is aiming for a 2025 release. A recent developer update stream reaffirmed this goal, showcasing impressive progress. Developed by a dedicated team of volunteers, Skyblivion is a monumental undertaking, years in the making and comparable in scope to a AAA-title. The team expressed optimism, hoping to complete the project, potentially even exceeding their own expectations.

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Calling it a simple one-to-one remake would be a significant understatement. The Skyblivion team is not only recreating Oblivion's world but also enhancing it. This includes making unique items truly unique and bolstering the impact of existing bosses, with Mannimarco specifically mentioned. The stream showcased the "A Brush with Death" quest, highlighting the stunning visual improvements.

This impressive undertaking takes on added intrigue given the persistent rumors of an official Oblivion remake. Earlier this year, alleged details of an official remake surfaced, including potential combat overhauls. While Microsoft declined to comment to IGN, the existence of an Oblivion remaster was hinted at in documents from the Activision Blizzard/FTC trial. Several games mentioned in these documents, such as an Indiana Jones project, have since been released, leaving the status of the Oblivion and Fallout 3 remasters uncertain.

Should Microsoft and Bethesda pursue an official Oblivion relaunch, Skyblivion's future could be impacted. Bethesda games have a rich modding history, from older titles to the recent Starfield. The hope is that Skyblivion avoids the fate of Fallout London, which encountered difficulties near its release.