Bethesda finally announces new Elder Scrolls game that soft-launched 3 months ago
Jan. 17, 2024The Elder Scrolls: Castles is now available, kind of
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Three months after a playable build randomly appeared on mobile platforms with zero fanfare, Bethesda has officially announced The Elder Scrolls: Castles, the next game from the team behind the similarly styled management sim Fallout Shelter.
“In Castles, you’ll build your own dynasty where every day in our world is a year in the game’s world. Citizens are born, they die, rulers change, and can be betrayed. This soft launch is one of the first steps as we get your feedback and make changes before it launches worldwide.”
Bethesda notes that “the Elder Scrolls: Castles is currently available in the Philippines and will be available to more countries in the coming months.“Pre-registration is now openvia the App Store andGooglePlay, and you can find details like device requirements and account setupover in the game’s help center.
It made a good first impression as a snacky mobile game, even if I did get instantly murdered for unwittingly cheating on my wife – an especially stupid idea when your wife can and will send royal assassins after you – so here’s hoping the feedback fromthissoft launch polishes the core idea.
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