Skyrim is edging closer to getting one of its most highly anticipated expansions in years with the fan-made Skyblivion.
When The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim was originally released in 2011 for PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, I doubt that even Bethesda could have predicted the huge success that it would become. Sure, Bethesda would have had high hopes for the title but 14 years later, the fantasy RPG is still going strong today.
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Other than being ported to every console generation since its inception, one of the main reasons that this ever-popular entry in The Elder Scrolls series remains so vibrant is largely due to its very committed modding community.
Whether it’s visual and gameplay overhauls, bug fixes or the topic of today’s story, expansions, talented Skyrim modders continue to breathe new life into the beloved game.
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One such mod is the massive Skyblivion which began its production in 2016 and for those fans that have been potentially awaiting its arrival, that patience looks to be rewarded very soon.
“Skyblivion is a volunteer-based project by the TESRenewal modding group. We aim to bring The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion to a new generation of gamers and re-introduce it to long-time fans of the series,” reads the description of the mod on Skyblivion.com.
In a recent developer diary video, it’s revealed that now we’re in 2025, Skyblivion is nearing its final year of development. The video also provides a detailed update on how the project is coming together including its world-building, quests, music and more.
“We’re finalising the world map, with only the Nibenay region on Cyrodiil’s eastern border left to complete,” announces the development team. “Massive swathes of the map are ready for the Hero of Kvatch to explore.”
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The team also calls upon other talented modders to help bring this project to life and to improve Skyblivion’s chances of releasing sooner rather than later. Details on how to volunteer your skills for the project can be found on its official website.
Sadly, despite the Xbox version of Skyrim supporting many mods via Bethesda’s Creation Club, due to the size of Skyblivion, it is a PC exclusive.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is out now on PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch. Hopefully, there’s still plenty of Skyrim goodness to keep us busy until The Elder Scrolls VI graces us with its presence.
Topics: Skyrim, The Elder Scrolls, Bethesda, Mods, PC