Bethesda’s The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is arguably one of the best RPGs of all time. The game features a fascinating world that’s full to the brim with encounters and happenings that help players craft a story of their own as they traverse through the vast Nordic lands.
One of the most striking aspects of Skyrim is the Dragons. These creatures elevate the game’s entire experience, which has led to many players labeling the game simply as a “dragon-killing power fantasy.” However, according to Bethesda’s creative director Todd Howard, Skyrim is a game more than just about dragons; it features a theme most gamers can’t even comprehend!
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is More Than a Simple Dragon-Killing Power Fantasy
Well, politics isn’t the first thing we think about when we think about Bethesda’s long-running Elder Scrolls franchise. However, that’s unless you’re Todd Howard. In an interview with the Guardian, he revealed that there’s a bigger political edge to Skyrim that players simply can’t deduce.
People look at Skyrim and say, ‘That’s a dragon-killing power fantasy,’ but the actual underlying theme was: do you take a nationalistic view of your own country, or look at the whole world? I think that’s still pretty topical today,
According to Howard, Skyrim allows players to handle various themes in a way that is unnoticed in the beginning but becomes obvious once players start unraveling through the story.
Howard and his team have carefully woven several political themes into the game’s overall narrative and world-building. We see many political elements, such as the deadly Civil War between the Legion and the Stormcloaks, showcasing the issues of sovereignty, cultural identity, and resistance.
Bethesda doesn’t shy away from touching upon the themes of racial tensions either. Throughout the game, we witness racial tensions between Nords and other races, such as Argonians and Dunmer. These issues highlight the problems of segregation and racism within Skyrim’s society.
All it takes is one good look to see that Skyrim isn’t just a dragon-killing simulator. Clearly, Bethesda has crafted the game in a manner that represents political issues that also tie into what we’re witnessing in the world around us right now.
Phil Spencer Is Excited About The Elder Scrolls 6 But Can’t Give Us Anything Yet
Bethesda’s upcoming titles were one of the biggest features of the latest Xbox showcase, but one title that was missing was the highly-anticipated The Elder Scrolls 6. While all the focus for Bethesda is on Fallout right now, IGN Live tried to get an update from Microsoft’s Gaming CEO, Phil Spencer, about the The Elder Scrolls 6. While Spencer is excited, it seems like he can’t say anything right now.
In response to a question about whether he has seen the game working, Spencer jokingly passed a message to Todd and requested that he “speed it up.” Currently, Howard is busy working with MachineGames to bring the new Indiana Jones game, which is all set to arrive this year!
Based on what we’ve heard so far, The Elder Scrolls 6 is a long way off, and when it arrives, it’s expected to be an exclusive. The game was revealed way back in 2018, and according to Howard, the point of making an announcement was to reassure the community that Bethesda hasn’t given up on a Skyrim sequel.
