'I'm Sure There Will Be More Death Threats Again' — Former Bethesda Dev Wonders How The Elder Scrolls 6 Will Meet Expectations After 'Top 10 Game of All Time' Skyrim - IGN
Google News • 1/13/2026 – 1/14/2026
Summary
Nate Purkeypile, a former Bethesda developer, expressed concerns about the pressure on The Elder Scrolls 6 to meet expectations following the success of Skyrim, which is considered a "Top 10 Game of All Time." He noted that the game was announced early to manage player expectations after a long gap since Skyrim's release. Purkeypile also stated that both The Elder Scrolls 6 and Fallout 5 are set up to fail due to Bethesda's past successes.
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47d
Age
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Sources
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Final Score0/100
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Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^1094/48)
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Age: 46 days - proven survivor
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