The Elder Scrolls Online sees a massive schedule shift, pushing many updates into 2027
The Elder Scrolls Online has delayed major updates until 2027, amid layoffs and shutdown rumors.
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Source diversity sample: opencritic.com · Kotaku · Eurogamer.net · elderscrollsonline.com · trueachievements.com.
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The obvious questions
What updates have been delayed?
Coverage does not yet specify which updates have been delayed.
How many layoffs have occurred?
Coverage does not yet specify the number of layoffs.
What is the official statement from Bethesda?
Bethesda has issued an official statement addressing rumors of a shutdown, but the content of the statement is not specified in coverage.
The story so far
The Elder Scrolls Online has pushed many updates into 2027. Bethesda has issued an official statement addressing rumors of a shutdown. The company has also posted an extensive roadmap for the game, reiterating its commitment to the game's future.
The roadmap was posted by the game director on the official Elder Scrolls Online website. The delay comes amid significant layoffs at Xbox, which has raised concerns among fans. Kotaku coverage includes a player's reaction to the delay, describing it as 'brutal'.
The game's developer has emphasized that the game is 'here to stay' despite the layoffs. The extent of the delay and its impact on the game's development remain unclear. The official statement from Bethesda does not specify the reasons behind the delay, nor does it address the layoffs directly.
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Who reported it (5)
- Bethesda Issues Official Statement on The Elder Scrolls Amid Shutdown Rumors opencritic.com · 8h ago
- The Elder Scrolls Online Delays Big Features After Mass Layoffs: ‘I Expected Drip Feed But This Is Brutal’ Kotaku · 8h ago
- The Elder Scrolls Online developer posts extensive roadmap and reiterates that the game is "here to stay", in spite of sweeping Xbox layoffs Eurogamer.net · 8h ago
- A Message from ESO's Game Director elderscrollsonline.com · 8h ago
- The Elder Scrolls Online sees a massive schedule shift, pushing many updates into 2027 trueachievements.com · 8h ago
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