Elder Scrolls 6 Is Already Repeating Morrowind's Biggest Mistake
No release date has been revealed for the highly anticipated The Elder Scrolls 6, but it looks like it could already be repeating Morrowind's biggest mistake: launching exclusively on Xbox and PC. The follow-up to Skyrim will be the first mainline game in the franchise to release following Microsoft's landmark purchase of Bethesda and its associated studios, which made TES6 exclusive to Xbox and PC platforms. However, this decision will ultimately limit the game's audience.
The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim was a monumental success for Bethesda. The Oblivion sequel seemed to take the world by storm back in 2011 and is often hailed as one of the best games ever made. It is also one of the most available games ever made, releasing at numerous times in various versions, with notable examples being its Switch port and the most recent Skyrim: Anniversary Edition.
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The game's rave reception and numerous re-releases are reflected in its sales numbers. According to a report from Game Rant, The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim has sold roughly 30 million copies across all platforms, whereas the Xbox and PC-exclusive The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind sold just 4 million. As players scour Skyrim for The Elder Scrolls 6 hints, it's worth wondering how the upcoming title's platform constraints will hurt its sales numbers.
The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim has launched on the Nintendo Switch, PS3, Ps4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Due to this huge spread of available devices, gamers have been able to get their hands on this seminal release regardless of hardware. This will not be the case for The Elder Scrolls 6, since it will not be coming to Sony or Nintendo systems,
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