Modders never quit, and Skyblivion is the proof. The ambitious fan remake of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion in Skyrim’s engine just dropped a live demo, showing off fresh gameplay and giving fans a long-awaited status update. The biggest news? The devs are confident Skyblivion is still on track for release this year.

"Every second message in chat is: 'When is release?'" said mechanics lead Scott Whiting during the Q&A session. While no hard date was given, the team insists it’s happening in 2025. Considering this remake has been in development since 2012, that’s a huge deal.

The demo showcased Cheydinhal, including the Dark Brotherhood sanctuary, and a playthrough of the classic A Brush with Death quest, where players enter a painting to rescue an artist. The visuals? Absolutely stunning. If Bethesda dropped this as their rumored Oblivion remaster, no one would question it.

But that’s where things get interesting. If an official Oblivion remake is coming this year, it could go head-to-head with Skyblivion. And honestly? The fan project might be better. The modders have spent over a decade refining this passion project, adding unique dungeon designs to break Oblivion’s infamous copy-paste syndrome.

With Skyblivion closing in on release, the hype is real. If this actually drops before Bethesda’s version, we could see a legendary mod versus official remake showdown. Either way, one thing is clear—modders remain undefeated.

FAQs

Do I need Skyrim to play Skyblivion?

Yes! Since Skyblivion is a total conversion mod, you’ll need Skyrim: Special Edition and a copy of Oblivion to run it.

What’s new in the latest Skyblivion update?

The update showcased Cheydinhal, unique dungeon designs, and a full demo of A Brush with Death quest. It looks incredible!

Will Skyblivion be better than Bethesda’s rumored Oblivion remake?

It’s possible! With 13 years of passion-driven development, Skyblivion might just outshine whatever Bethesda has planned. Time will tell!