The staff of modders working to convey The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion into Skyrim has up to date us with a brand new trailer, saying that they’re focusing on 2025 to launch the Skyblivion challenge. By that time, volunteers can have been hammering away on Skyblivion for 13 years. If you keep in mind what you have been doing 13 years in the past then you definitely’ve obtained a greater reminiscence than I do. Watch the newest and reasonably snazzy trailer for Skyblivion beneath, and wonder if Emperor Uriel Septim VII sounds extra like Patrick Stewart or Sean Connery.
Right, right here’s the place I admit that Oblivion is my least favorite of the previous three Elder Scrolls games. Even I’m stoked for Skyblivion after watching that trailer, although. Skyblivion is being labored on by a separate staff to the Skywind mod, which goals to convey The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind into Skyrim and shouldn’t be confused with the long-running Tamriel Rebuilt modding effort. If you’re excited about seeing extra of what the modders over at The Elder Scrolls Renewal Project are getting as much as as they work on Skyblivion, then you’ll be able to tune in to their Twitch channel to see the volunteer devs taking part in the mod.
We haven’t heard from the Skyblivion staff since they shared a hefty video known as “A HUGE UPDATE” again in March final yr. That marked ten years because the challenge started, and gave a 15-minute look into what you’ll be able to anticipate when the mod releases. The new trailer, says the staff, reveals that Skyblivion “is in a state the place we will promise a 2025 launch on the newest”. It’s not too late to leap aboard although, as they’re nonetheless accepting volunteers to complete up the work on Skyblivion that started all the way in which again in 2012.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition is on Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store for £35/$40/€40. It’s additionally a part of Microsoft’s PC Game Pass subscription service. Skyblivion is due out someday in 2025. While you’re passing the time till then, why not take a look at our suggestions for the perfect Skyrim mods?