This Fantasy RPG Might Ease The Wait For The Elder Scrolls 6

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is almost assuredly going to be a marquee release when it eventually comes out, and the wait for it may be grueling, but another upcoming fantasy RPG may ease the suspense: . The last game in Bethesda's iconic series,, has proved to be perennially popular, and has become notorious for how many times it's been re-released. Its follow-up,, was perhaps prematurely announced, and is still not expected for many more years. While there aren't any games that scratch the exact same itch as a Bethesda RPG, Obsidian Entertainment's is poised to fill an adjacent niche.

Even by the time Bethesda's latest game, released in September 2023, 's announcement at E3 in 2018 was five years old. Sadly, a release update earlier in 2023 pointed to internal expectations that won't be released until 2028 at the earliest. While it's nice to know Bethesda is committed to continuing the series, – or even – doesn't have the exact same appeal as ' fantasy leanings. There's no perfect substitute, but there are a number of reasons to keep an eye on, which is expected to be released much sooner.

Obsidian certainly should not be considered derivative of Bethesda in any way, but there are a few clear parallels between a handful of Obsidian titles and Bethesda's signature RPG style. For starters, Obsidian's is a spin-off of, Bethesda's first take on the IP. Obsidian's output thereafter is quite varied, but a similar first-person RPG experience resurfaced in . Whether there's a deliberate through line, or the similarities are more happenstance, seems as though it will be likely to pique the interest of fans.

Following Microsoft's acquisition of Obsidian Entertainment in 2018, will be an Xbox console exclusive. It is expected to launch on Xbox Series X/S and