The passionate developers behind the highly anticipated Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim mod Skyblivion recently shared their valuable insights with Bethesda regarding modding support for the studio's games. This ambitious project recreates The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion using the modding tools and engine of Skyrim, demonstrating the incredible potential of Bethesda's modding ecosystem.

While Bethesda has developed numerous games across various genres, their open-world RPGs like Oblivion and Fallout 4 remain fan favorites due to their expansive worlds and robust modding support. The studio consistently provides toolsets and documentation that empower players to create new content, ensuring these games maintain active communities for years - sometimes decades - after release.

Among the most ambitious modding projects is Skyblivion, which aims to recreate Oblivion's entire experience within Skyrim's engine. The project gained such recognition that the Skyblivion team was invited to Bethesda's headquarters following the release of Oblivion Remastered. According to PC Gamer's interview, the visit resulted in productive discussions about modding tools and community engagement.

Project lead Rebelzize described how what began as a casual suggestion to "say hi" during a trip to PAX East turned into an extensive five-hour visit at Bethesda's Maryland offices. The developers showed particular interest in understanding how the Skyblivion team utilized Bethesda's official modding tools, including Skyrim's Creation Kit. Given that Skyblivion represents one of Skyrim's most comprehensive mods, the team offered unique perspectives on improving these tools.

One key suggestion was reintroducing video-based tutorials for modding tools. Rebelzize recalled how Bethesda previously created developer-led walkthroughs demonstrating basic mod creation, which significantly helped newcomers. Implementing similar resources for future titles like The Elder Scrolls 6 or Fallout 5 could accelerate community content creation and extend these games' longevity.