GameRant - The Elder Scrolls: Blades

Bethesda Game is Permanently Shutting Down This Month

Drew Swanson — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:30:16 GMT

June is set to be a sad month for Bethesda fans, as it marks the final few weeks of The Elder Scrolls: Blades' life. Back at the end of March, Bethesda confirmed that The Elder Scrolls: Blades would be shut down on June 30, with online access to the game being pulled completely. The game has already been delisted from storefronts, but will continue to be playable until the June 30 shutdown date.

Bethesda Game is Officially Shutting Down in June

Drew Swanson — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:07:39 GMT

This article was updated by Andrea Trama on April 8, 2026, with a brief history of The Elder Scrolls: Blades, from its reveal to its shutdown. It was first published on March 28.

Strongest Necromancers In The Elder Scrolls, Ranked

Will Buckley — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 02:30:15 GMT

The bending of dark forces to one's will is something that almost everyone has wanted to live out at one point or another; in a video game context, of course. Among all the black magics and forbidden spells across a myriad of fantasy worlds - necromancy stands out as the pinnacle of the dark arts, the ultimate profanity in taking the deceased and making them... slightly less deceased.

Skyrim: The Biggest Dragons In The Elder Scrolls Series

Mark Smith — Sun, 21 Apr 2024 00:30:12 GMT

Time is a strange business in Nirn. Thanks to the Dawn and Merethic era, it is impossible to get an exact date on history because of Nirn's fantastic nature; although it may seem to pass as normal and in one direction, it is subject to the whims of the gods, occasional breakages, and imperfect reformations. Whenever time breaks, it is said that dragons work to put it back together. Being that dragons and time are intrinsically linked, in that death is not a permanent state for them unless a Dragonborn absorbs their souls, it can be difficult to assess their ages, even if, for example, Skyrim marks some dragons as "ancient."

Skyrim: 10 Crazy Facts You Never Knew About The Blades

Reyadh Rahaman — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 16:16:46 GMT

The Blades are an organization that plays important roles in several games in the Elder Scrolls series. Their most noticeable appearances have been in Morrowind,Oblivion, and Skyrim, though they have appeared in other games in the Elder Scrolls universe. Their history on the planet of Nirn also goes back further than many players realize.

Elder Scrolls Game Tier List

Cameron Lucas — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 17:07:22 GMT

The Elder Scrolls series has become one of the most prolific in all of gaming, known for helping to define RPGs as a genre ever since its inception in 1994. With no sign of The Elder Scrolls 6 in sight, however, more fans have been delving into the history of Bethesda’s largest franchise. Over the course of decades and console generations alike, the world of Tamriel has established a rich lore both through multiple iconic entries and other lesser known spin-offs that leave The Elder Scrolls 6 with much to draw from.

The Elder Scrolls 6 Could Feature Microtransactions, But it Shouldn't

Sangita Nuli — Sat, 28 Jan 2023 17:26:06 GMT

The Elder Scrolls franchise is known for epic single-player experiences that allow players to explore a massive in-game world and play in whatever way suits them best. The Elder Scrolls 6 is expected to follow this same formula, evolving the foundational mechanics of the franchise while giving fans some new elements to enjoy. While Bethesda is focusing on the release of outer space open-world game Starfield and FPS shooter Redfall, there are very few details known about what TheElder Scrolls 6 will be like. What might be worrying is the advent of microtransaction systems in recent Elder Scrolls titles, and what this might mean for future games.

How Long It Would Take to Beat Every Elder Scrolls Game

Charlie Stewart — Sun, 23 May 2021 13:09:28 GMT

The Elder Scrolls 6 was announced back in 2018, and with few signs that the next chapter in Bethesda's flagship fantasy franchise will be at E3 next month, fans are looking to get their Elder Scrolls fix any way they can. From Arena to The Elder Scrolls Online, the series provides a variety of stories ranging across different RPG sub-genres.

The Elder Scrolls: Blades Finally Leaving Early Access

John Higgs — Wed, 13 May 2020 18:31:59 GMT

The Elder Scrolls: Blades has officially launched after spending over a year in Early Access. First announced by Todd Howard at Bethesda's E3 2016 showcase, Blades entered Early Access for iOS and Android back in March 2018.

Elder Scrolls: Blades Gets Switch Release Window

Daniel Chan — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 00:03:31 GMT

As a franchise that has sold over 58 million titles, the Elder Scrolls series features many spin-offs which supplement the main five entries. One of these games, The Elder Scrolls: Blades has been in development for some time, but early access on iOS and Android mobile devices allowed fans to try out gameplay in 2019. But after an long and overdue wait, the game is finally coming out soon and for the Nintendo Switch, too.