The next major game for Bethesda and Todd Howard will be the highly anticipated Elder Scrolls, with the attention shifting to the title now that Starfield has had its time in the spotlight.
There’s no denying the fact that the next Elder Scrolls entry is one of the most anticipated games. While Howard still hasn’t shared much about the game, he already has incredible plans for the future of Elder Scrolls 6 which would help it surpass Skyrim!
Todd Howard Won’t Repeat the Same Mistake With Elder Scrolls 6
In an interview with MrMattyPlays, the director and executive producer of Berthesda Game Studios, Todd Howard opened about the development process behind the studio’s various games and what the future holds.
When asked about how long Bethesda plans to support Fallout 76, Howard’s answer was mostly driven by his regrets about the studio’s previous games like Skyrim and Fallout 4. He notes that these titles still remain popular thanks to updates, mods, and constant player engagement.
However, Howard believes they should’ve had extended support, and it’s something that Bethesda will focus on for the Elder Scrolls 6.
We know people are going to play it for a long time and so it’s not just what it means for content. It goes further than that.
In the last couple of years, Bethesda has constantly supported and provided expansions for its smash hits. It’s still bringing new additions for Fallout 76 and even introduced a brand-new DLC to Starfield despite it’s negative reception.
Extended support for the next Elder Scrolls game will allow Bethesda to present us with even more quests and characters, which would enrich the game’s lore and keep players engaged for a long time.
With more hands on the deck and hardware improvements of the modern-day consoles, the next Elder Scrolls game will undoubtedly pass Skyrim when it comes to post-launch support.
Elder Scrolls 6 Will Define Bethesda’s Future
While it’s great to see Bethesda acknowledging its past faults, it still doesn’t change the fact that its recent releases haven’t managed to hit the mark. Even though Howard and his team promised that Shattered Space DLC for Starfield would be a generational expansion, it failed to make an impact.
Immediately, after its release, the expansion was review bombed as it didn’t bring anything new to the table. What’s even more concerning is that it took Howard and his team more than a year to develop the DLC, which is quite surprising considering they’ve given us some incredible DLCs in way less time.
The way Studio handled Starfield and its recent projects hasn’t been the best. Even though Elder Scrolls 6 is one of the most hyped titles of the decade, some in the community believe it would be a failure considering Bethesda’s recent track record.
If Howard and his team don’t realize the errors of recent releases and bring what the community desires for the next Elder Scrolls game, Bethesda might fall into the abyss just like Firewalk Studios.
With that said, are you excited for Elder Scrolls 6? Let us know in the comments below.
