Video Games: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim [Special Edition] Coming on Oct. - Page 3

Troye

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Originally posted by Can't_M!ss_This

They started working on Skyrim pretty much right after Oblivion was released. I'm sure they've been doing the same since Skyrim was. Like with the general plots, where, and all that. And then they'll start working on the game world when they have the free time.

I think it'll be out sooner than expected. Because 8/9 years is crazy. That's like going from 4th grade to senior year of high school.

Maybe. If they're starting the preproduction right now or after the remastered Skyrim's release date, I'd say to expect an announcement sometime in late 2017 or early 2018 with a release date in Q4 2018 or 2019. On the other hand, if they started it sometime during last year, then I would say a 2017/18 is on lock.

The thing is that last gen was the longest console cycle ever in gaming. Almost 9 years onwards in terms of games being constantly developed and release. For a game like Elder Scrolls to take 3-5 years to be developed is a reasonable expectation in comparison; plus you have Fallout 4 being one of Bethesda's early games released for the new generation.

Can't_M!ss_This

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Originally posted by Troye

Maybe. If they're starting the preproduction right now or after the remastered Skyrim's release date, I'd say to expect an announcement sometime in late 2017 or early 2018 with a release date in Q4 2018 or 2019. On the other hand, if they started it sometime during last year, then I would say a 2017/18 is on lock.

The thing is that last gen was the longest console cycle ever in gaming. Almost 9 years onwards in terms of games being constantly developed and release. For a game like Elder Scrolls to take 3-5 years to be developed is a reasonable expectation in comparison; plus you have Fallout 4 being one of Bethesda's early games released for the new generation.

They could save a lot of time by just doing a direct sequel to Skyrim. I mean there is a lot left hanging. Pretty much every quest line ends without continuation. Plus the Thalmor need dealt with.

That would be a lot more fun than a new game that features books about the Skyrim Revolt 200 years ago.

And let's hope they hire storytellers. Because they currently lack when it comes to a broad story. It's very superficial

Troye

Bethesda's Game Director Todd Howard confirms Elder Scrolls 6 is in development currently.

It's true then. Although Todd has said not to expect anything for a very long time; as Bethesda is a long term kind of developer. Pretty much what I was saying, we'll probably hear an official announcement detailing a release window in 2018 probably.

Troye

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Originally posted by Can't_M!ss_This

They could save a lot of time by just doing a direct sequel to Skyrim. I mean there is a lot left hanging. Pretty much every quest line ends without continuation. Plus the Thalmor need dealt with.

That would be a lot more fun than a new game that features books about the Skyrim Revolt 200 years ago.

And let's hope they hire storytellers. Because they currently lack when it comes to a broad story. It's very superficial

Eh, even then, it takes a ton of time and resources even to do a sequel (which is basically what Elder Scrolls 6 is; and each Elder Scrolls is self-contained anyway); which would just increase the development process time.

Doogle

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Originally posted by Athens

That would be preferable, but takes a lot more effort and resources. The Skyrim port was already an unofficial project they did to learn the new consoles for Fallout 4. They later decided to come back to it for a full release.

Yeah since that comment I read about that and it makes sense.

It's whatever, I'll end up buying this and loving it. I appreciate that this requires minimal effort but Oblivion in proper PS4 graphics would be amazing. I'll continue to dream

Can't_M!ss_This

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Originally posted by Troye

Eh, even then, it takes a ton of time and resources even to do a sequel (which is basically what Elder Scrolls 6 is; and each Elder Scrolls is self-contained anyway); which would just increase the development process time.

Just throw in new dialogue and fight the Thalmor. And other stuff I guess. I don't have all those years to wait

Troye

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Originally posted by Can't_M!ss_This

Just throw in new dialogue and fight the Thalmor. And other stuff I guess. I don't have all those years to wait

Hiring voice actors, creating animations and programming in the level and characters all require tons of man hours. Game developers are being paid an average salary of $83,000 a year alone (and the figure is from last year); you'd literally have to wait months even years since it takes time to approve a budget and timeline to develop anything including DLCs.

SlayMeQueen

Slay me! Throw Oblivion + Morrowind in and I'll be sold! Hell, just make it the entire Elder Scrolls collection with mods for PS4!

Kots

Yass! I was hoping for some TES VI info but I'm so excited anyway

I just hope my PC will be able to support the game 'cause I can't wait to join the Dark Brotherhood again

Can't_M!ss_This

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Originally posted by Troye

Hiring voice actors, creating animations and programming in the level and characters all require tons of man hours. Game developers are being paid an average salary of $83,000 a year alone (and the figure is from last year); you'd literally have to wait months even years since it takes time to approve a budget and timeline to develop anything including DLCs.

You seem to get a twisted kick out of crushing me.

it will be out soon. Soonish.