TES6 Reveal Aimed to Ease Skyrim Backlash, Says Former Bethesda Artist
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Former Bethesda lead artist Nate Purkeypile says The Elder Scrolls 6 was announced so early to prevent fan backlash after the long wait since Skyrim, noting the high expectations around the series and that Bethesda is willing to delay to ensure quality, as evidenced by Starfield’s development—TES6 was revealed with Starfield in 2018 and could stretch into a lengthy wait before release, reflecting a no‑win situation shaped by fan anticipation.
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