I don't believe, they're actually 6 years into the development. Back then, they just announced that at some point, there would be a TES6, but they've been busy developing Starfield since then.

As part of Starfield, they did do some engine upgrades. You know what that looks like...

[–] dinckelman 39 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Their announcement for the 30th anniversary implies that it is in early pre-alpha right now. Chances of it running on the same exact engine as Starfield are practically 100%

[–] [email protected] 9 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Wonder if it'll be ready for the 30th anniversary of Skyrim

Anyway

Chances of it running on the same exact engine as Starfield are practically 100%

You can still make improvements in pre-alpha for sure. Not massive overhauls of existing systems, but there's no reason you couldn't fix bugs, incrementally improve existing features and add new ones.

[–] mostlikelyaperson 10 points 6 months ago

Sure, you could, but given beths track record in that regard, why would they? They have been perfectly happy shipping Skyrim to new platforms with the same bugs for nearly a decade.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I don't think the announcement implies anything. Truly. It's just them trying to get shareholders happy about hype.

[–] dinckelman 1 points 6 months ago

Who knows, honestly. I’m not holding my breath for this game anymore. When it comes out, i’ll check it out, but if it’s in the same pitiful state as Starfield, then idk

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago

Elder Scrolls especially Morrowind will always have a place in my heart but I’ve moved on. If they ever release a better game I will come back. What ever is running Starfield won’t be it.

I’ve found New World and as far as MMOs go, it’s the best I’ve played in comparison to Elder Scrolls Online and Guild Wars 2 (in depth) and a few others (<40 hours).

But New World has the lore, baby. That’s what seals the deal. Superior gameplay: check. Great art design: check. The lore is the final block and New World is so interesting. I didn’t think a fantasy setting could have new and interesting lore but they succeeded.

How the Lost came into creation from

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trying to cure the Corruption

is so tragic. I’m still learning what Angry Earth is all about tho.

And it’s just fun! Like, I would have never guessed that I’d enjoy running around in a pilgrim hat getting killed by a giant turkey with laser eyes. And who would have guessed you could successfully merge the giants from Nasusicca Valley of the Wind with 1500s Caribbean aesthetic?

But if you’re thinking: “We’re talking about single player games, dumbass.” Yea, I know, I like New World so much that I wish the same dev team would make a proper single player game in the exact same setting.