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The Elder Scrolls: Blades Has Been De-Listed From Stores, Servers Shutting Down on June 30
Bethesda is shutting down the free-to-play RPG The Elder Scrolls: Blades, with servers going offline on June 30th, 2026. The game has also been de-listed from all platform stores. Players are being given a bundle of in-game currency to enjoy the remaining content.
Bethesda is shutting down The Elder Scrolls: Blades on June 30
Bethesda is shutting down servers for its free-to-play mobile game, The Elder Scrolls: Blades, on June 30, and the game has already been delisted from app stores. Players will receive in-game currency and items at a reduced cost before the shutdown. Despite an initial surge in early access downloads, the game received generally unfavorable reviews for its repetitive gameplay and microtransactions.
Blackmilk Clothing launching Oblivion collection to celebrate the game's 20th anniversary
Blackmilk Clothing and Bethesda have announced a new clothing collection inspired by The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, coinciding with the game's 20th anniversary. This follows a previous collaboration for a Fallout-themed collection. The Oblivion collection will feature designs based on the game's iconic symbols.
Blackmilk Clothing and Bethesda are launching an Oblivon themed collection as the game celebrates its 20th anniversary
Blackmilk Clothing and Bethesda are collaborating on a new collection inspired by The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, coinciding with the game's 20th anniversary. This follows a previous successful collaboration for a Fallout-themed clothing line. The Oblivion collection will feature designs based on the game's iconic symbols.
The Elder Scrolls: Blades Is Shutting Down This June
Bethesda's free-to-play mobile title, The Elder Scrolls: Blades, will be shutting down its servers on June 30, 2026, across all platforms including the Nintendo Switch. Until the shutdown date, all in-game items will be available at a discounted price. The game was initially criticized for its departure from the traditional Elder Scrolls RPG formula.
The Most Epic Fantasy & Science Fiction Site in Reality
Starfield Portal aims to provide high-quality guides and news for Starfield fans, leveraging the passion and extensive playtime of its editorial staff. The site is operated by Gfinity Digital Media, which emphasizes editorial independence and integrity in its content creation.
The Most Epic Fantasy & Science Fiction Site in Reality
Starfield Portal aims to provide high-quality guides and news for Starfield fans, leveraging the passion and extensive playtime of its editorial staff. The site is operated by Gfinity Digital Media, which emphasizes editorial independence and integrity in its content creation.
The Most Epic Fantasy & Science Fiction Site in Reality
Starfield Portal aims to provide high-quality guides and news for Starfield fans, leveraging the passion and extensive playtime of its editorial staff. The site is operated by Gfinity Digital Media, which emphasizes editorial independence and integrity in its content creation.
The Most Epic Fantasy & Science Fiction Site in Reality
Starfield Portal aims to provide high-quality guides and news for Starfield fans, leveraging the passion and extensive playtime of its editorial staff. The site is operated by Gfinity Digital Media, which emphasizes editorial independence and integrity in its content creation.
The Most Epic Fantasy & Science Fiction Site in Reality
Starfield Portal aims to provide high-quality guides and news for Starfield fans, leveraging the passion and extensive playtime of its editorial staff. The site is operated by Gfinity Digital Media, which emphasizes editorial independence and integrity in its content creation.
The Most Epic Fantasy & Science Fiction Site in Reality
Starfield Portal aims to provide high-quality guides and news for Starfield fans, leveraging the passion and extensive playtime of its editorial staff. The site is operated by Gfinity Digital Media, which emphasizes editorial independence and integrity in its content creation.
The Most Epic Fantasy & Science Fiction Site in Reality
Starfield Portal aims to provide high-quality guides and news for Starfield fans, written by editors with extensive experience in Bethesda games. The content is developed through in-depth research and hands-on playtime, adhering to strict editorial standards and independence.
Mobile dungeon delver Elder Scrolls Blades announces its June 30 sunset
The Elder Scrolls: Blades, a mobile and Nintendo Switch dungeon crawler released in 2019, will be shut down on June 30th. The announcement was made in-game, and Bethesda has closed the game's official website. In-game currency costs have been reduced, and players are receiving free currency to access remaining content.
Starfield PS5 Pre-Load Date Revealed, Massive Download Size Similar To Xbox & PC Versions
The pre-load date and download size for the PlayStation 5 version of Bethesda Softworks' action role-playing game, Starfield, have been revealed. The download size is expected to be similar to the Xbox and PC versions.
Elder Scrolls mobile spinoff Blades is shutting down this summer after eight years, but at least all its store items are…
The Elder Scrolls: Blades, a mobile spinoff game, will permanently shut down on June 30 after an eight-year run. This follows the earlier closure of The Elder Scrolls: Legends digital card game. The article notes the lack of an offline-only version for Blades, contrasting it with the playable status of The Elder Scrolls Legend: Battlespire.
Fallout London devs had "moments of uncertainty" whether Bethesda would let the mod live, but they know AAA studios "increasingly rely on user-generated content"
Fallout: London project manager Dean Carter expressed initial uncertainty about Bethesda's approval for the massive fan-made expansion, but ultimately praised the publisher for allowing it. Carter believes that AAA studios increasingly rely on user-generated content to keep their games alive and relevant.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn’s Development Involved Generative AI For Prototypes, Placeholders
Owlcat Games has confirmed that its upcoming RPG, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, utilized generative AI for early-stage development, including prototyping and placeholder assets. The studio emphasizes that no AI-generated assets will be present in the final game, with all final content being human-made. This approach contrasts with some industry figures like Todd Howard of Bethesda Game Studios, who expressed caution about AI's role in game development, and Strauss Zelnick of Take-Two Interactive, who stated Rockstar Games is not using AI for creative aspects of Grand Theft Auto 6.
Fallout 4 on Nintendo Switch 2 adds DLSS
Bethesda has released a new update for Fallout 4 on Nintendo Switch, introducing NVIDIA DLSS support for improved resolution and frame rates, offering 40fps and 60fps modes. The update also includes numerous bug fixes and general improvements to enhance the player experience.
Fallout 4 Gets DLSS Support On Switch 2 Today, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Bethesda has released an update for Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition on Nintendo Switch 2, introducing NVIDIA DLSS support for both 40fps and 60fps modes. The patch also addresses numerous stability issues, memory handling, visual inconsistencies, and fixes for various crashes, alongside improvements to UI elements and save file management.
"Pretend we kept patching Oblivion. What would we have done if we kept supporting it?" – Todd Howard explains the "thought exercise" Bethesda went through for its remaster
Bethesda boss Todd Howard explained the studio's thought process behind remastering The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. He described a hypothetical scenario where the team considered what features, like sprinting and adjusted skill systems, they would have added if they had continued patching the original game.
