In the world of gaming, anticipation is a double-edged sword. On one side, it fuels the excitement and hype around an upcoming release. On the other, it can lead to disappointment when expectations aren’t met. The Elder Scrolls VI, the highly anticipated sequel to the wildly popular Skyrim, finds itself in the latter category.
The gaming community, already on edge from years of waiting, has been left fuming, with one disgruntled fan tweeting about the developer doing too much, as it has now been nearly two decades since the last game from the series was released.
The Wait for Elder Scrolls VI Continues
The Elder Scrolls series, known for its immersive gameplay and expansive world-building, has a dedicated fanbase eagerly awaiting the next installment since its announcement in 2018. The recent revelation that the game is still in the early stages of planning and design, with a release timeline extending beyond five years, has been a bitter pill to swallow.
The lack of information, trailers, or even images regarding the project has only added fuel to the fire. Once buzzing with anticipation, the gaming community is now simmering with disappointment and frustration.
A recent announcement by Xbox CEO Phil Spencer has left fans reeling with disappointment as he stated,
“The game is still more than five years away from release.”
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The Impact on the Gaming Community
The prolonged development timeline and controversies surrounding the game have disillusioned the gaming community. The excitement surrounding the game has been replaced with cynicism and doubt. The sentiment is best encapsulated by the tweet,
“If a game takes 20 years to make it’s doing too much”
This statement reflects the growing frustration among fans who feel that the Elder Scrolls VI is trying to do too much, leading to unnecessary delays. The fear is that the prolonged development might lead to waning interest in the series, a concern that Bethesda will need to address if they want to retain their fanbase.
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Take a look at some of the Tweets:
‘The Elder Scrolls VI’ is still over 5 years from releasing 🎮
(via @stephentotilo) pic.twitter.com/oqIY81ONn9
— Culture Crave 🍿 (@CultureCrave) June 23, 2023
Yea if a game takes 20 years to make its doing too much
— 優木せつ菜 🇦🇷 (@nijigasakilove) June 23, 2023
Why the hell would they announce it way back when then?
— Luke Flux (@LukeFlux1) June 23, 2023
5 years to play mid? They should keep it
— Mohamed Enieb (@its_menieb) June 23, 2023
Can’t wait to play this in the retirement home along with GTA 6 pic.twitter.com/JSFvg4jHAr
— DomTheBomb (@DomTheBombYT) June 23, 2023
Along with the hype, it is also evident that the fans hate the idea of waiting for five years for the game.
Trademark Troubles
Adding to the controversy surrounding Elder Scrolls VI is a legal dispute over the name Redfall. An author had a best-selling book series named Redfall on sale long before ZeniMax, the parent company of Bethesda, filed a Redfall trademark.
However, ZeniMax won the dispute, leading to the author having to rename his book series. This incident has left a sour taste in the mouths of many, further tarnishing the image of the game’s development process.
The saga of The Elder Scrolls VI serves as a cautionary tale in the world of gaming. It highlights the importance of managing expectations and the dangers of over-promising and under-delivering. As fans continue to wait for the game, one can only hope that the final product will be worth the wait.
After all, in the gaming world, as in life, good things come to those who wait. But as the disgruntled tweet suggests, there’s a limit to how long one can wait before disappointment sets in. Bethesda is walking a fine line.
Source: Culture Crave – Twitter
