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Oblivion Cut Content Will Be Added To Skyblivion
- Oblivion Cut Content Will Be Added To Skyblivion

Oblivion fans, ready to lose your minds? After nearly two decades of poking through files and speculating about what could’ve been, it’s happening. Skyblivion, the labor-of-love mod that’s turning The Elder Scrolls IV into the Skyrim engine, is not only remastering your nostalgic gem but bringing back Oblivion’s cut content. Yes, this includes the fabled eighth city of Sutch.

If you’ve been following Skyblivion’s slow, patient march toward completion, you probably already know the hefty promises behind this massive fan-made project. They’ve been teasing overhauled landscapes, redesigned dungeons, new quests, and updated mechanics that make the 2006 classic feel modern. But the latest news cranks this hype engine into overdrive.

The cut content isn’t just a footnote in some throwaway update; it’s front and center. The devs have managed to reconstruct Sutch, a city that was dropped from Oblivion’s original iteration but left spiritual breadcrumbs in dialogue, journal entries, and unused assets. And honestly? Its resurrection feels like the love letter to fans we’ve always dreamed of.

Oblivion Cut Content Will Be Added to Skyblivion

What Does the Update Mean?

Oblivion Cut Content Will Be Added To Skyblivion. Photo credit goes to the original creator.”Wccftech“

For those not fluent in Elder Scrolls lore (really, what are you doing here?), Sutch was meant to be a bustling city on the Gold Coast. Somewhere along the line during Oblivion’s development, Bethesda scrapped the idea, leaving its remnants scattered for lore sleuths to dig up. Journal references? Check. Early concepts in the credits? Yep. But an actual playable city? Nope.

Until now.

Skyblivion’s team didn’t just restore Sutch as a “oh hey, here’s that thing you wanted” gesture. They’ve reportedly added a dungeon, fleshed out its role in the world, and made sure it slots seamlessly into the lore. It’s as if it never really left–like a missing puzzle piece finally snapping back into place.

Is This a Big Deal?

Hell yes, it’s a big deal. Adding cut content elevates Skyblivion from “cool Skyrim mod” to what feels like the definitive Oblivion remix. It’s not just a graphical update; it’s completion. It embraces all of Oblivion’s quirks, then expands upon them, finally giving fans the “what if” experience they’ve been craving for nearly twenty years.

Oh, and did I mention Anvil’s been redesigned too? Because why stop at just one breathtaking update when you can completely overhaul parts of the existing map while you’re at it?

Skyblivion Versus Oblivion Remastered

Now, I know what you’re thinking. With Bethesda having already dropped Oblivion Remastered, what’s even the point of Skyblivion? And buddy, if you think any “official” remaster could lock horns with the passionate chaos of a fan project, you might need to reevaluate your gaming priorities.

Oblivion Remastered cleaned up textures and gave us a modernized facelift, sure. But Skyblivion is swinging for the fences. This isn’t just high-res nostalgia bait. They’re reimagining entire locations, upgrading gameplay mechanics, and adding content never realized in the original.

Think of it this way. Remastered is like throwing a coat of paint on your old bike. Skyblivion is rebuilding that bike from the ground up, giving it turbo boosts, and tossing in a cupholder for good measure.

How Might This Impact Elder Scrolls Modding?

Modders and developers usually live in parallel universes, occasionally exchanging awkward nods at the proverbial coffee machine. But Skyblivion is functionally obliterating that line. Bethesda has gone on record saying that they have no beef with Skyblivion’s team and fully support the work they’re doing.

Skyblivion’s creators, in turn, receive no financial compensation. Yet, they’ve recruited hundreds of volunteers over the years, each pouring time, creativity, and an extreme level of polish into this mammoth project. It’s the kind of collaborative effort that changes how we think about modding, potentially setting new standards for what fan-made content can achieve.

Oh, and Bethesda also handed the Skyblivion team free copies of Oblivion Remastered. Because why not? Honestly, this is the most wholesome thing to come out of gaming since someone modded Skyrim to add Thomas the Tank Engine.

When Can You Play It?

If you’re itching to get your hands on Skyblivion, you’ll need to have patience. The team currently has a release window targeted for 2025. Yes, it’s “almost ready,” but c’mon, this is still Bethesda-adjacent, and we all know Elder Scrolls time isn’t exactly our time. That said, when it does drop, it’s going to be massive.

Final Thoughts

Whether you’re already booking a ticket to Sutch or just dipping a toe into the sea of Elder Scrolls nostalgia, Skyblivion gives fans something Oblivion Remastered doesn’t do nearly enough of–it dreams big. It doesn’t just polish the past; it redefines it.

Don’t get me wrong, there’s still a soft spot in my heart for Bethesda’s official work. But when a group of modders adds more passion, depth, and innovation to a universe than its creators, that’s not just fan service. That’s love for the game in its purest, nerdiest form.

And frankly, isn’t that why we keep coming back to Tamriel?

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