Skyblivion Explained

Skyblivion
Skyblivion
Developer:TES Renewal Project, Rebelzize, and others
Engine:Creation Engine
Genre:Remake, total conversion, Action role-playing

Skyblivion is an upcoming open world action role-playing video game. It is a fan remake of (2006) developed in Bethesda Game Studios' Creation Engine as a total conversion mod for (2011). It is scheduled to be released in 2025.

Features

In addition to re-creating what was previously in Oblivion and its DLC,[1] the developers are improving and expanding upon elements of the original game.[2] [3] This includes the user interface (which is being done via the SkyUI modification), textures, environments,[4] cities,[5] dungeons, quests,[6] [7] characters, weapons,[8] and clothing. They're also adding new content such as an expansion of the city of Leyawiin based on concept art from the original game,[9] [10] goblin tribes,[11] and more music.[12]

Development

In 2012, Zilav, a modder and member of The Elder Scrolls Renewal Project began a project to port 's assets into the Creation Engine (which was used to make Oblivions sequel, ). To do this, work was done on writing a tool to port the assets from Oblivion into the engine. However, technical limitations arose with the incompatibility of many files, resulting in broken or empty parts of the map, crashes, and bugs. The initial version of the project, 0.1, was released and onto internet forums. The eventual project lead, K. Rebel (also known as Rebelzize) retroactively called this build a "hot mess." In 2014, Zilav was joined by modder Monocleus, and they released a stable yet incomplete version of the project that would serve as the basis for further development.[13] [14]

In May 2014, the team released version 0.2 of the project, which still required more help in areas such as visual asset creation, modeling, navmeshing, and voice acting.[15] [16] At this point, a selection of mods together could be used to play a portion of the project.[17]

After K. Rebel joined to help the project with its PR, he pitched the idea of remaking Oblivion rather than converting the game assets. The idea was approved. By November 2016, Rebel sought help from other modders to help with work on the project. He also did so through Nexus Mods, a site that allows users to upload and download mods.[18] Rebel jokingly called it "the perfect pyramid scheme."[19]

According to Digital Trends, by November 2021, the volunteer team had over 40 members, including individuals who work for large game studios as well as hobbyists.[19] In an email to IGN, Rebel explained that their approach to development is similar to that of a AAA game.[9]

Reception

Marketing

Around 2014, K. Rebel joined the project, taking on the PR.[18]

On December 9, 2016, Rebel uploaded a trailer titled "Skyblivion – Return To Cyrodiil."[20] The trailer also resulted in more support, willing volunteers, and an increase in recognition.[13] This included more programmers and 3D artists.[19]

Rebel also hosts livestreams on his channel, showing the development process of the game and answering questions from the viewers.[20] More trailers have been released periodically, showing more content that will be in the final game.[21] [22] Developer diary videos have also been made to present the work being done in more detail.[23] [24]

On January 15, 2023, the two-and-a-half-minute "Official Release Year Announcement Trailer" was uploaded to YouTube, where it was given a release date of 2025 at the latest. The trailer received a significant amount of coverage from news outlets such as Eurogamer,[25] NME,[26] Rock Paper Shotgun,[27] PC Gamer,[28] and GamesRadar+.[29]

Pre-release reception

The game has received positive responses leading up to the release, with critics calling the progress "impressive,"[30] [31] "breathtaking,"[32] [33] [18] and "ambitious."[26] [25] By April 2022, Preston Pearl of Screen Rant said that the game "looks much better" compared to the original game.[34]

It received spots on PC Gamer's "8 most ambitious Skyrim mods in development in 2022" list.[35] and number 8 on TheGamers "Skyrim: Top 10 Anticipated Mods" list.[36]

It was awarded ModDBs "Best Upcoming Mod" in 2017.[37]

Further reading

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Skyblivion mod to include Oblivion DLC, will be released for Skyrim: Special Edition. Donnelly. Joe. February 3, 2017. PC Gamer. January 17, 2023. January 17, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230117112405/https://www.pcgamer.com/skyblivion-mod-to-include-oblivion-dlc-will-be-released-for-skyrim-special-edition/. live.
  2. Web site: Beautiful, familiar scenery on show in Skyblivion video update. Senior. Tom. November 2, 2018. PC Gamer. January 17, 2023. January 29, 2020. https://archive.today/20200129183721/https://www.pcgamer.com/beautiful-familiar-scenery-on-show-in-skyblivion-video-update/. live.
  3. Web site: The Elder Scrolls Skyblivion Mod To Release By 2025. Williams. Demi. January 19, 2023. GameSpot. January 29, 2023. January 29, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230129133002/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-elder-scrolls-skyblivion-mod-to-release-by-2025/1100-6510685/. live.
  4. Web site: Recreating Oblivion In Skyrim Means Paying Close Attention To Trees. Gach. Ethan. February 2, 2018. Kotaku. January 17, 2023. January 17, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230117112358/https://kotaku.com/recreating-oblivion-in-skyrim-means-paying-close-attent-1822670143. live.
  5. Web site: New Skyblivion trailer shows Cyrodiil's Imperial City remade in Skyrim. Livingston. Christopher. February 1, 2018. PC Gamer. January 17, 2023. January 17, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230117112355/https://www.pcgamer.com/new-skyblivion-trailer-shows-cyrodiils-imperial-city-remade-in-skyrim/. live.
  6. Web site: New Skyblivion video shows progress with landscapes, caves, and working quests. Livingston. Christopher. January 26, 2021. PC Gamer. January 17, 2023. January 17, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230117112401/https://www.pcgamer.com/new-skyblivion-video-shows-progress-with-landscapes-caves-and-working-quests/. live.
  7. Web site: Skyblivion team shows off progress on implementing its 219 quests. Morton. Lauren. January 27, 2021. Rock Paper Shotgun. January 17, 2023. January 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230118204051/https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/skyblivion-quest-preview-development-video. live.
  8. Web site: Skyblivion Shares "Huge Update" Featuring Bruma, Daedric Artifacts, And Goblins. Troughton. James. March 25, 2022. TheGamer. January 17, 2023. January 17, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230117112355/https://www.thegamer.com/skyblivion-update-bruma-daedric-artifacts-goblins/. live.
  9. Web site: Skyblivion: The Skyrim Mod Aiming to Make the Oblivion Bethesda Couldn't in 2006. Skrebels. Joe. August 19, 2021. IGN. January 17, 2023. January 17, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230117112357/https://www.ign.com/articles/skyblivion-oblivion-skyrim-mod-elder-scrolls. live.
  10. Web site: After ten years of development, Skyblivion looks stunning. Smith. Graham. March 26, 2022. Rock Paper Shotgun. January 17, 2023. January 17, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230117112356/https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/after-ten-years-of-development-skyblivion-looks-stunning. live.
  11. Web site: Full-fat Oblivion remake Skyblivion shows off revamped favorites as it eyes "the end of road". Wood. Austin. March 25, 2022. GamesRadar+. January 17, 2023. January 17, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230117112354/https://www.gamesradar.com/full-fat-oblivion-remake-skyblivion-shows-off-revamped-favorites-as-it-eyes-the-end-of-road/. live.
  12. Web site: Skyblivion dev diary shows how far they've come. Macgregor. Jody. April 15, 2021. PC Gamer. January 17, 2023. January 17, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230117112353/https://www.pcgamer.com/skyblivion-dev-diary-shows-how-far-theyve-come/. live.
  13. Web site: Tracing the Skyblivion Mod's Development Over the Years. Francis Docherty. Martin. August 21, 2021. GameRant. January 17, 2023. January 17, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230117110336/https://gamerant.com/skyblivion-skyrim-oblivion-mod-development/. live.
  14. Web site: The History Of Skyblivion As Told By Its Developers. Troughton. James. May 20, 2022. TheGamer. January 17, 2023. January 17, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230117110336/https://www.thegamer.com/the-history-of-skyblivion-as-told-by-its-developers/. live.
  15. Web site: 'Skyblivion' seeks to recreate The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion with Skyrim's engine. Good. Owen S.. May 18, 2014. Polygon. January 17, 2023. September 6, 2016. https://archive.today/20160906163630/http://www.polygon.com/2014/5/18/5729172/skyblivion-pc-mod-oblivion-skyrim. live.
  16. Web site: SKYBLIVION MOD RECREATES THE ELDER SCROLLS IV: OBLIVION IN SKYRIM ENGINE. Horth. Nick. May 19, 2014. Gamewatcher.com. January 17, 2023. January 17, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230117132159/https://www.gamewatcher.com/news/2014-19-05-skyblivion-mod-recreates-the-elder-scrolls-iv-oblivion-in-skyrim-engine. live.
  17. Web site: Skyrim engine does wonders for Oblivion's Cyrodiil. Hillier. Brenna. July 21, 2015. VG247. February 8, 2023. August 9, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220809125436/https://www.vg247.com/skyrim-engine-does-wonders-for-oblivions-cyrodiil. live.
  18. Web site: Skyblivion Team Teases Even More Elder Scrolls Progress In New Video. Ruppert. Liana 'Lili'. May 23, 2018. ComicBook.com. January 17, 2023. January 17, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230117135615/https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/skyblivion-update-the-elder-scrolls-obvlivion-skyrim-mod/. live.
  19. Web site: With 9 years of work in danger, Skyrim modders still build castles in the sand. Kratky. Otto. November 11, 2021. Digital Trends. February 24, 2023. February 24, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230224180508/https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/skyblivion-skyrim-oblivion-modding/. live.
  20. Web site: New Trailer Shows Skyblivion Fan Project Is Still Alive And Well. Gach. Ethan. December 10, 2016. Kotaku. January 17, 2023. January 17, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230117112355/https://kotaku.com/new-trailer-shows-skyblivion-fan-project-is-still-alive-1789959144. live.
  21. Web site: The Skyblivion modders are including Oblivion's DLCs. Bishop. Sam. February 6, 2017. Gamereactor. January 17, 2023. January 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230118013851/https://www.gamereactor.eu/the-skyblivion-modders-are-including-oblivions-dlcs/. live.
  22. Web site: 'The end is almost in sight' for Skyblivion, the long-time-coming Oblivion mod for Skyrim. Devore. Jordan. August 15, 2019. Destructoid. January 17, 2023. January 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230118013841/https://www.destructoid.com/the-end-is-almost-in-sight-for-skyblivion-the-long-time-coming-oblivion-mod-for-skyrim/. live.
  23. Web site: Skyblivion mod is "still a ways out" from releasing. Cryer. Hirun. August 12, 2021. GamesRadar+. January 17, 2023. January 17, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230117112355/https://www.gamesradar.com/skyblivion-mod-is-still-a-ways-out-from-releasing/. live.
  24. Web site: Here's 20 minutes of Skyblivion footage that'll make you wish the mod was out now. Livingston. Christopher. August 12, 2021. PC Gamer. January 17, 2023. January 17, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230117112356/https://www.pcgamer.com/heres-20-minutes-of-skyblivion-footage-thatll-make-you-wish-the-mod-was-out-now/. live.
  25. Web site: Elder Scrolls fan project Skyblivion out 2025 "at the latest". Phillips. Tom. January 16, 2023. Eurogamer. January 17, 2023. January 16, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230116214934/https://www.eurogamer.net/elder-scrolls-fan-project-skyblivion-out-2025-at-the-latest. live.
  26. Web site: Ambitious 'Skyrim' mod 'Skyblivion' gets 2025 release window. Brown. Andy. January 16, 2023. NME. January 17, 2023. January 16, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230116201025/https://www.nme.com/news/gaming-news/ambitious-skyrim-mod-skyblivion-gets-2025-release-window-3381486. live.
  27. Web site: Oblivion-in-Skyrim mod Skyblivion gets a 2025 release window and new trailer. Wheeler. CJ. January 16, 2023. Rock Paper Shotgun. January 17, 2023. January 16, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230116202045/https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/oblivion-in-skyrim-mod-skyblivion-gets-a-2025-release-window-and-new-trailer. live.
  28. Web site: Skyblivion announces 2025 release date. Macgregor. Jody. January 15, 2023. PC Gamer. January 17, 2023. January 17, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230117044341/https://www.pcgamer.com/skyblivion-announces-2025-release-date/. live.
  29. Web site: Oblivion's Skyrim remake will launch by 2025, or about 50 years before The Elder Scrolls 6. Ostler, Anne-Marie. Wood, Austin. January 17, 2023. GamesRadar+. January 17, 2023. January 16, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230116220030/https://www.gamesradar.com/skyblivion-confirms-2025-release-date-at-the-latest-with-stunning-new-trailer/. live.
  30. Web site: After years in development, Skyblivion is "still a ways out". Bailey. Dustin. August 12, 2021. PCGamesN. January 18, 2023. January 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230118211421/https://www.pcgamesn.com/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim/skyblivion-release-date-2021. live.
  31. Web site: The Elder Scrolls Skyblivion trailer shows impressive fan-made remake of a classic. Braz. Victor. August 15, 2019. GameRevolution. January 18, 2023. January 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230118211419/https://www.gamerevolution.com/news/582211-the-elder-scrolls-skyblivion-trailer-remarkable-fan-made-remake. live.
  32. Ambitious Skyblivion Overhaul Mod Shares Impressive Journey With "How It Started" Meme. https://web.archive.org/web/20201101094444/https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/10/20/ambitious-skyblivion-overhaul-mod-shares-impressive-journey-with-how-it-started-meme. dead. November 1, 2020. Ruppert. Liana. October 20, 2020. Game Informer. January 18, 2023.
  33. Web site: Skyblivion Will Be The Answer To Our Elder Scrolls Prayers. Prince. Chloe. October 1, 2020. TheGamer. January 18, 2023. January 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230118211421/https://www.thegamer.com/skyblivion-release-date-progress-features/. live.
  34. Web site: Skyrim's Skyblivion Mod Looks Even Better Than Oblivion. Pearl. Preston. April 13, 2022. Screen Rant. January 29, 2023. January 29, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230129134004/https://screenrant.com/skyrim-skyblivion-mod-elder-scrolls-oblivion-better-graphics/. live.
  35. Web site: The 8 most ambitious Skyrim mods in development in 2022. Morton. Lauren. PC Gamer. 19 July 2022. January 18, 2023. 17 January 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230117112400/https://www.pcgamer.com/the-8-most-ambitious-skyrim-mods-in-development-right-now/. live.
  36. Web site: Skyrim: Top 10 Anticipated Mods. Burgar. Charles. January 25, 2020. TheGamer. January 18, 2023. January 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230118213339/https://www.thegamer.com/skyrim-most-anticipated-mods/. live.
  37. Web site: ModDB names Brutal Doom Mod of the Year 2017, Skyblivion as Best Upcoming Mod. Donnelly. Joe. PC Gamer. 3 January 2018. January 18, 2023. 3 October 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211003150338/https://www.pcgamer.com/moddb-names-brutal-doom-mod-of-the-year-2017-skyblivion-as-best-upcoming-mod/. live.

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