The Elder Scrolls Online delayed on console for six months? More like imminent cancellation

Save/Continue writes: It’s out there in the wild—The Elder Scrolls Online has been delayed six months for its console releases on Xbox One and PlayStation 4. But why even announce that they’re getting delayed? Just tell us that these releases are going to get cancelled and be done with it.

[Bitsnark]

This article should poke a few bears by the looks of it :)

[ShowGun901]

hopefully they look at FFXIV, and see what a complete redesign can do for you. Never played the first FFXIV, (heard it was awful.), but A Realm Reborn is simply spectacular. The cutscenes and characters make it feel like a full fledged FF, and the gameplay is fast, deep, and makes each class fun in its own way. I heard none of these things applied for the original FFXIV.

Take ESO back to the drawing board, use the critisisms as good advice, and change ALL the things your players hate. The people the angriest are you deepest fans, Elder Scrolls!!! They feel betrayed by this crap game. Make it right! Follow in Squares footsteps, and when the remake of ESO comes out, give out a free upgrade for people who put up with this atrocity.

Win us back.

Personally, I will not buy this game in its current form, and it has NOTHING to do with the subscription. If a game is good enough, its worth the money.

[ZodTheRipper]

MMOs have gotten monotonous and boring. For my taste even the Final Fantasy or Elder Scrolls series couldn't change that. We need Final Fantasy 15 and Elder Scrolls 6.

[rivencleft]

I couldn't agree with you more, your points are very valid, hopefully they take the 6 months to fix the game for consoles instead of cancelling it, because I was really excited for this game when they announced it, especially being an Elder Scrolls fan, but from all the PC reviews I've seen so far it's definitely not worth a purchase, as of yet. I am ok with a subscription as well, if the game is worthy, and that's all a matter of personal preference of course. Fix the game for consoles and I will buy. Fix the game for PC players as well since they've already given them their money.

[Christopher]

I doubt it's imminent cancellation. You don't invest hundreds of millions of dollars to give up. What they are likely doing is waiting to iron out the game on PC (Beta v2 in the first year of an MMO's release) and then update the console releases with those updates. This will allow them to have people review the game 6-months after the game was released on new platforms, increasing the chances that they fix everything people dislike about it and get new players on consoles.

[Perjoss]

makes sense, they already have everything in place and if they play it smart and listen to the players they might be able to do something with it before console launch. I've heard the PC version is a bit of a mess though.

[kingmushroom]

I just want that sweet collectors edition statue. :)

[modesign]

im guessing its going free to play in 6months.

[nerdman67]

Looks like their community isnt what they hoped it would be

[pennywhyz]

Game blows.

[Belasco]

How about scrap this nonsense and come out with a proper entry into the series. I am all for 2-4 player coop but personally I can't stand MMO's. Not to mention the monthly sub fee. This can stay on PC for all I care.

[danthegamerfiend]

I agree I wish they just left the MMO idea for the middle of the current gen cycle and just released a elders scrolls game with coop up to 4 people. This would saved them money for sure.

[boldscot]

Completely agree, small number of player in drop in drop out co-op. That's the only multi-player the Elder Scrolls series should have. They have wasted millions on a game that nobody wants, the Elder Scrolls fans didn't want it and it's not going to take players away from other MMO's like World of Warcraft. Throw in a monthly sub and that take's most of the casual gamers away, who is going to play this game on consoles? I can't see it being successful.

[DanteVFenris666]

Actually I know quite a few wow gamers who turned to eso as the better choice. Wow is old and has lost a big foothold because of it's age no matter how classic it is. It's running at age 10 now. There's nothing really more wow can offer I quite it for dcuo which in my opinion is one of the best mmos running right now. I can't wait for eso on console to explore all of tamriel, pvp and raiding once that content comes out. It looks even superior to dcuo. But the mmo I'm most excited for is Everquest next. After seeing it I was blown away

Most mmos like wow are auto attack fest. Mash the keys. What most mmos haven't been able to do because of tech restraints is actually have a real combat system. While people complain it's bad, it and dcuo are the only mmos that have it

[Jubez187]

Yea I agree as well. I think a good middle ground would have been some Borderlands co-op sorta thing. I think spinning it into a full fledged MMO was a little too much.

[yesah]

WTF you all agree? Scrap this? Because YOU dont like mmos? Dont know if trolls or stupid. Literally everything you said in your comment was stupid.

"How about scrap this nonsense"
The game is practically done, it took years to make this game and millions of dollars to scrap it now would be ridiculous.

"and come out with a proper entry into the series"
This game isnt made by bethesda, its made by zenimax. Since its a different studio it has nothing to do with the production of the next Elder Scrolls.

"I am all for 2-4 player coop but personally I can't stand MMO's"
....Ok? This is your justification? Different people like different things. Your saying ESO shouldnt exist because you dont like mmos.

"Not to mention the monthly sub fee."
Some of the most sucessful MMOs had a sub fee system. Why? Because it's the healthiest way for an mmo to exist. Servers need money. Development teams need money. If money doesnt come from a sub it will come from a pay to win model. Tons of ingame content would be unlockable only by paying for it. You need money coming in to upkeep the game and release new content. No money = no further development, except on things you have to buy with $$.

"This can stay on PC for all I care."
Its obviously coming to consoles. What you think doesn't matter.

The pushback of the release probably has more to do with corporate wanting xmas sales than it is to iron out bugs.

Its laughable so many agreed with you. This game existing doesn't negatively effect you in any way. Some people do enjoy it, and think it's a good game. You do realize the world doesn't revolve around you and your keyboard. Excuse me. Trollboard.

[Belasco]

A tad excessive in your response, this is a gaming website, and that is my opinion. I got agrees because The Elder Scrolls never needed to be shoehorned into an mmo, I don't care that it's another developer. And yes, this game should not exist, because a LOT of Elder Scrolls fans DO NOT like mmo's.

[yesah]

I was a bit excessive. You were a bit self-centered.

[yesah]

Just because some people dont like mmos does not mean they shouldnt exist. Thats like saying some dont like ice cream, so it just shouldn't exist. And if you think this game should not exist because it will tarnish the name Elder Scrolls somehow, then your an elitist prick. I think any rational person would judge the next Elder Scrolls game on the actual game, not some other game.

[CarnageXB]

Its not being cancelled. It should be out this fall. They are actively working on it. I know this for sure. PC was their first priority.

[Ghost_Nappa]

Nope, they just confirmed its being delayed

[Knightshade]

For those playing the home game, "this fall" is about...oh...6 months away.

[bunt-custardly]

Some site spread the same bullshit rumors about Spider-Man 2 on Xbox One and then look what happened. I know this is just your opinion but author, please be quiet.

[psplova]

**** Elder Scrolls Online. (HUGE Skyrim fan)

[yarbie1000]

I'll only play it when they drop the subscripton

[dazzrazz]

This is going F2P in 6 months or it will be DOA

[NicSage]

They gave me a refund for my ESO game. Thank goodness.

[Scatpants]

The game sucks anyway. These MMO companies need to hire some designers with vision. I feel this genre has been stagnant for years now. When they do offer something new its just not enough of a deviation from the standard formula to really make a difference. I was kind of excited for Wildstar and then I played the beta and it felt so average and boring I uninstalled it immediately. I don't have enough time in my life to play hundreds of hours of a game that is just like several other games I have already played.

[Jubez187]

Eh the problem is, is that it's going to take a crapton of resources to advance this genre because everything is so big. The WoW route is the safest right now. We don't have the capability to improve EVERY aspect. Remember Tera? Was supposed to have the godliest combat in any MMO. But what happened? Other parts of the game had to take a hit...and the result was so-so.

ESO wants to do massive servers with like all of the TES world in it. Other things are gonna have to take a hit.

Right not all we can afford to do is trade-offs, but nothing to advance the genre completely. Whether it be budget, or technology, it just isn't possible atm.

[Clown_Syndr0me]

Id rather just a new Elder Scrolls with drop in coop, even if it was just 2 player.

[Dynasty2021]

Considering how blatantly made for consoles the game is, I'm surprised at this.

[sovietsoldier]

one thing i never like about elder scrolls was the combat. if your not into magic the combat was so basic that it was terrible. hacking and slashing and block was all you had and that make for shit combat with any weapon. if they want to sell me on a monthly fee they need to make a full accurate combat system that addresses the use of weapons in historic and real life fashion.

also bow shots to the head should be a insta kill but they are not.

[isthe]

Lol, 6 months, kingdom hearts fans laugh at this

[Dinkleberg101]

The delay reason is Simple. They overhyped the game with unreal trailers, realized their game isnt going to profit that much so they added 60$ purchase + sub, saw huge downs in sales and knew they were going f2p in 6 months, they decided to delay and try to improve and not go f2p in 6 months. Zenimax are in big trouble with this game