Todd Howard on The Elder Scrolls 6 and Bethesda’s Path Forward: Silence Isn’t Weakness, It’s Strategic
Todd Howard emphasizes the distinction between the traditional "stealthy" method of Bethesda Game Studios and the present-day demands of players for Starfield and The Elder Scrolls VI.
There is a strong sense of tension within Bethesda Game Studios. On one hand, their usual approach is to have everything behind closed doors. On the other hand, today’s gamers always want to know what is new, what to expect, and what is coming next.
It is Todd Howard who explains it all. According to Todd, it is true that they can gradually tell gamers everything about the game. However, they have chosen to wait for the right moment. This is the moment that will define the whole experience a player will have. The studio’s silence is therefore a choice.
But is it a choice relevant today? The choice was certainly relevant back then. Today, gamers always want to know what is new, what to expect, and what is coming next. The studio can no longer fully enjoy their advantages.
When visiting the studio in Rockville, Maryland, gamers are greeted as if they are going on a real adventure to explore Starfield. This is where gamers can see the PS5 release, Free Lanes, and the Terran Armada expansion. The latter is a second attempt at creating the game. The first attempt did not go well. Yet, again, there is a mention of The Elder Scrolls VI.
According to Todd Howard, it is true that the majority of the studio is working on The Elder Scrolls VI. Todd emphasizes that it is not just a statement but a message to gamers that something big is still coming.
Source: GamesRadar
