Skyblivion is an ambitious project that has been in progress for over a decade by a committed band of non-professional developers and volunteers to reconstruct the popular game Oblivion using the Skyrim engine. The team recently revealed that the game would be launched in 2025 or sooner, depending on the degree of collaboration and support received. The team published a mammoth 4.5-hour gameplay video displaying numerous missions and places from the original game that have been rebuilt using the Skyrim engine to offer fans a sense of the work that has been accomplished.
The gameplay video, which is still available online, features familiar locales such as Leyawiin and the Realm of Peryite, where players must assist the Daedric Prince of Pestilence in resurrecting the souls of his followers. Rather than just recreating the original volcanic look, the Realm of Peryite has been given a sickly green appearance to better complement the nature of the Lord of Abundant Pus and Bountiful Vomit.
Fans responded positively to the film, with many appreciating the degree of detail and care that went into the production. One commenter said, “If you keep up that quality in all the other cities/surrounding areas then we are truly looking at a masterpiece in the making.”
During the video, the Skyblivion team also had a Q&A session, detailing the project’s evolution and the problems they have experienced. They also emphasised what remains to be done before the game’s release. Overall, the project is still underway, and the team is seeking community participation to help bring this big endeavour to the conclusion.
