Skyblivion creators showed new footage and shared progress. How the TES 4 Oblivion remake on the Skyrim engine is doing

The Elder Scrolls franchise has many talented fans. One day, enthusiasts decided to create an updated version of TES 4 Oblivion

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is still remembered today. A group of enthusiasts has been working on a remake of the Bethesda game for several years, using the engine of another famous hit — TES V Skyrim. The project was named Skyblivion.

A new Skyblivion developer diary was presented on the Rebelzize YouTube channel, sharing how things currently stand.

This time, the spotlight was on the Great Forest with its variety of biomes, Ayleid ruins (the developers will emphasize their individuality — they differ depending on their location), as well as a sightseeing tour of the city of Chorrol.

The Skyblivion developers worked on the interface. It is being designed so that other modders can easily edit it.

Birthsign selection takes place on a stylized “star chart”.

The class menu looks as follows — you can choose from the presets on the list, or create your own custom class and write its description yourself. Attributes that were featured in Oblivion but removed in Skyrim have made a return.

A new level-up menu was showcased. The Skyblivion developers believe it does a better job of helping players decide where to allocate their points. 

Oblivion rules remain intact: leveling up can only take place when the character goes to sleep.

Lockpicking has been completely overhauled, and gamepad support has been implemented. Now lockpicking is something of a blend between the original Oblivion and The Elder Scrolls Online.

It is still too early to talk about an exact release date for Skyblivion; currently, the “release window” is 2025. The developers are still looking for contributors, such as 3D artists capable of creating clothing and foliage, as well as those experienced in Skyrim modding — you can submit your application here.

Video: https://youtu.be/ZZ2w3ciSVEQ

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