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Elder Scrolls Online is "not going to be able to put out the amount of content at the speed" it was, former…
Former Zenimax Online Studios employees report that recent layoffs have significantly reduced the studio's capacity to produce content for The Elder Scrolls Online at its previous pace. Devs estimate some departments are now at a quarter of their former size, impacting the ability to maintain content cadence. The studio's executive producer, studio game director, and production director are among those reportedly let go.
'I find myself in the novel position of looking for a job' — 27-year Bethesda veteran who designed Skyrim's humanoid races and a Microsoft dev behind Xbox backwards compatibility have been laid off
Xbox has undergone a significant restructuring, leading to the layoff of thousands of employees, including industry veterans Christiane Meister from Bethesda Game Studios and Kevin LaChapelle from Xbox. Meister, who designed races for The Elder Scrolls series, and LaChapelle, a lead developer for Xbox's backward compatibility, are now seeking new employment. This wave of layoffs also affected studios like Compulsion Games and Ninja Theory.
"There's really no one left": Former Elder Scrolls Online dev says the MMO "basically funded other failing projects" as Microsoft guts the studio
A former senior content designer for The Elder Scrolls Online, Andrew Young, expressed anger over recent layoffs impacting up to half of the studio's developers. He stated that the MMO "basically funded other failing projects" while struggling with its own resource allocation. The article also mentions the closure of mobile spin-offs like The Elder Scrolls: Blades and The Elder Scrolls: Legends, and notes that Microsoft's Xbox division is undergoing significant cuts expected to total 3,200 jobs.
Perfect Ten: The online game sunsets of 2026 to date
This article lists ten online games, primarily MMORPGs, that have experienced significant end-of-life milestones or full sunsets in 2026. It highlights titles like Occupy White Walls, Destiny 2, and Horizon Worlds, discussing their unique aspects, reasons for closure, and the broader implications for the gaming industry, particularly concerning business models and player engagement.
Massively OP Podcast Episode 560: EverQuest Legends never die
The Massively OP Podcast episode 560 covers the announcement of EverQuest Legends, Camelot Unchained's early access, and the cancellation of New World's 10-year plan. It also touches on Loftia's closed beta, V Rising entering maintenance mode, and the sunsetting of Elder Scrolls Blades.
Free-to-play spinoff The Elder Scrolls: Blades is being shut down
The free-to-play game The Elder Scrolls: Blades will be shut down on June 30, 2026. The title was originally released in 2019 as a mobile-first experience.
Free-to-play spinoff The Elder Scrolls: Blades is being shut down
Bethesda Softworks is shutting down the free-to-play game The Elder Scrolls: Blades. The game, which is a side-story set between The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, will cease operations on a future date. The article also includes a review of the Nintendo Switch version of the game.
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Bethesda is taking its controversial mobile title, The Elder Scrolls: Blades, offline. Separately, Pearl Abyss advises players experiencing issues with Crimson Desert to roll back their GPU drivers.
Free-to-play spinoff The Elder Scrolls: Blades is being shut down
Bethesda is shutting down its free-to-play action RPG, The Elder Scrolls: Blades, on June 30, 2026. The game, which launched in early access on mobile in 2019 and later on Nintendo Switch, has already been delisted from digital storefronts.
After 6 years, The Elder Scrolls Blades is shutting down in June, and Bethesda's made everything in the RPG super easy to unlock for the remaining time: "Thank you for playing"
Bethesda announced that The Elder Scrolls: Blades will permanently shut down its servers on June 30, 2026, after six years of service. To encourage players to enjoy the game during its final months, all in-game store items are available for a minimal cost, and players will receive a free bundle of Gems and Sigils.
The Elder Scrolls: Blades to Shut Down in Summer
Bethesda has announced that the free-to-play mobile dungeon crawler The Elder Scrolls: Blades will shut down its servers permanently on June 30th. Prior to the shutdown, all in-game store items will be available for a single Gem or Sigil. The game has also been delisted from all storefronts.
A Forgotten Elder Scrolls Game Is Shutting Down Soon
Bethesda Game Studios' free-to-play spin-off, The Elder Scrolls: Blades, will cease operations on June 30, rendering the game inaccessible. The mobile and Nintendo Switch title, released in 2019, will see all in-game store items available for a single currency before servers go offline. This shutdown follows the closure of The Elder Scrolls Legends and joins a trend of service games ending their run.
The Elder Scrolls: Blades Mobile RPG Set to Shut Down For Good in June
Bethesda has announced that the mobile RPG The Elder Scrolls: Blades will be permanently shut down on June 30. The game has already been delisted from all platforms in preparation for its closure.
The Elder Scrolls: Blades, the mobile RPG you probably forgot about long ago, has been delisted and will stop working this summer
Bethesda Softworks has delisted The Elder Scrolls: Blades from digital storefronts and will shut down its servers on June 30, 2026. Ahead of the shutdown, all in-game store items are available for a single in-game currency, and players will receive a free bundle of currency. The mobile RPG, which also saw a Nintendo Switch port, will cease to function after this date.
The Elder Scrolls: Blades is shutting down later this year
Bethesda's free-to-play mobile game, The Elder Scrolls: Blades, will cease operations on June 30th. Although already delisted, existing players can continue to play until the shutdown date, with all in-game shop items significantly discounted. The article reflects on the changing landscape of mobile gaming.
MMO Week in Review: EverQuest’s legacy, Camelot out of chains
This week's MMO news includes Daybreak's announcement of EverQuest Legacy, a spinoff of the classic game, and the surprise early access launch of Camelot Unchained after eight years in beta. Several other MMOs received updates, including V Rising, New World, and EverQuest II, while Epic Games faced significant layoffs due to overspending and a slump in Fortnite's performance.
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.
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.
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.