Despite being such an iconic and defining franchise, fans have been left with very little official communication regardingThe Elder Scrollsfranchise for quite some time. With so much space being dedicated to other Bethesda projects such asStarfieldin recent years, many players are understandably hoping that 2025 will finally be the year that the studio sheds some highly-demanded light on the nextTESproject.
Of course, there is still no guarantee that 2025 will be the year that fans get a direct insight into titles likeThe Elder Scrolls 6, although that does not mean that all hope is lost for the IP’s prospects for the near future. The community surroundingThe Elder Scrollsis still as vibrant as ever despite the lack of official developments, and 2025 is still set to see the release of the deeply exciting and long-anticipated fan-madeSkyblivionmod, giving players something to look forward to regardless of what happens.
Skyblivion is Set to be a Saving Grace For The Elder Scrolls in 2025
Updates have been few and far between forThe Elder Scrollsfranchise since the release ofSkyrim, with the numerous re-releases of the 2011 game still leaving a big gap for a wholly new experience to keep fans engaged. It is clear to see why so much excitement arose fromthe official reveal teaser trailer ofThe Elder Scrolls 6in 2018, with players firmly gearing up for a wave of revealed information and further communication from Bethesda regarding the anticipated project.
Despite this excitement, Bethesda has infamously not revealed any subsequent information regardingThe Elder Scrolls 6since its trailer in 2018, with impatience understandably growing among the franchise’s community with each passing year. Withthe dust having finally settled around 2023’sStarfield, many fans are hoping that 2025 will be the year that Bethesda gets the pre-release ball rolling forThe Elder Scrolls 6, and 2025 is shaping up to be a good year for the series, regardless of whether this ends up being true.
The Elder Scrollscommunity has played an integral part in content creationand fresh experiences for the IP in recent years, and the upcomingSkyblivionmod is set to be one of the most ambitious and expansive fan-led projects thatTEShas ever seen. As the name suggests, this upcoming project is aiming to bring the world, characters, and quests ofObliviontoSkyrim, specifically the game’sSpecial Edition.
Skyblivion May Even Go Toe-To-Toe with a Potential Official TES Announcement For 2025
Skyblivionis headed by the passionate TESRenewal modding group, with the earliest work for such a project starting as far back as 2012. There were recently some high-profile rumors around anofficial remake ofOblivionbeing scheduled for a 2025 release by Bethesda, although these remain unsubstantiated, with many fans pledging their allegiance to the community-ledSkyblivionregardless. WithSkyblivionfeaturing a sizable team of developers, entirely original assets, and aiming to featureOblivion’s DLC experiences alongside the base game, it is clear to see whySkyblivion’s impending 2025 release is a source of so much excitement.
Alongside the obvious graphical improvements ofSkyblivioncompared to the original game, the mod is also aiming to revamp its core game mechanics while expanding major locations, causing even more buzz around the project.
It remains to be seen whether 2025 will feature any official updates or reveals from Bethesda regardingThe Elder Scrolls, although many fans are expecting the seven-year milestone ofTES 6’s trailer to be marked by some form of official communication. Despite this uncertainty,the 2025 release window forSkyblivionappears to be holding strong, meaning the year ahead should be marked by a project that perfectly encapsulates the sense of community-led ambition and creativity that has helpedThe Elder Scrollsprosper over the years.
