“The internet can be really awful”: The Elder Scrolls 6 Is Still Shrouded in Mystery, but a Former Skyrim Dev Already Smells Trouble

For quite some time now, there’s been no new information about “The Elder Scrolls 6,” and it remains enveloped in a cloud of secrecy. As of this moment, Bethesda hasn’t shared any details about their plans for the game, and it doesn’t appear that they will be revealing them anytime soon either.

Nevertheless, the long journey ahead doesn’t faze Nate Purkeypile, a former lead artist at Bethesda who contributed to games like Fallout 3, Fallout 4, Skyrim, and Starfield. Instead, he is worried about strong criticism from internet users and possible harassment of Bethesda staff members.

Purkeypile fears that the worst lies ahead of Elder Scrolls 6

The prolonged anticipation sparked by the initial trailer of The Elder Scrolls 6 has built up high hopes among fans, which could potentially pose a challenge for Bethesda because meeting such expectations isn’t necessarily beneficial to the studio.

The gaming community is known for being merciless, often tearing apart a new game within minutes after its release, or even before launch on some occasions. There’s a concern that something similar might happen with Elder Scrolls 6, should it in any way fall short of player expectations. Bethesda has recently emerged from obscurity and initiated an exciting competition among players to engage them.

Bethesda has encountered similar criticisms in the past, some of which even involved Purkeypile; he is fully cognizant of the ominous side of the internet that can potentially dishearten entire development teams. During a discussion at GDC, as reported by GamesRadar+, he acknowledged:

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Bethesda has previously experienced harsh criticism, with Purkeypile himself being involved on occasion; he recognizes the ominous potential of the internet to undermine entire studios. In a conversation at GDC, as reported by GamesRadar+, he admitted:

Releasing Fallout 76 proved challenging due to the harsh nature of the internet. While Fallout 76 wasn’t perfect at its release, some individuals took their critiques excessively and started targeting Bethesda employees with unwarranted harassment.

The internet has empowered numerous viewpoints, which is generally beneficial; yet, it may also become a creator’s worst concern as they might develop apprehension about sharing their work. Critical feedback on creative endeavors can undermine individuals. There seems to be a strong desire for advanced aspects from Skyrim in Elder Scrolls 6.

Purkeypile’s sure people will find faults with Elder Scrolls 6

As an ardent fan, I’ve taken on the role of a distant spectator, keeping a close eye on all Bethesda’s endeavors, including the much-anticipated Elder Scrolls 6. Regardless of how phenomenal this game might turn out to be, there will undoubtedly be a segment of enthusiasts who are primed and ready to voice their critiques and analyses, even if they are unfounded or overly critical.

The ongoing creation of hour-long videos highlighting improvements needed in the game and areas that need work is an issue. The long wait times could potentially harm Bethesda’s position.

Regardless of how amazing The Elder Scrolls 6 may be, it’s likely that we’ll still see long YouTube videos about it and even more regrettable instances of online harassment. It seems that if a game isn’t well-received, the internet can sometimes react as though you’ve been cruel to innocent creatures.

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2025-03-20 12:12