The Future of The Elder Scrolls Online: Navigating Change and Growth

Following significant changes at ZeniMax Online Studios, including the cancellation of the Blackbird MMO project and the departure of studio president Matt Firor, the team is focusing on the future of The Elder Scrolls Online. Rich Lambert, the new studio game director, and Nick Giacomini, the game director, are working together to navigate the challenges and opportunities ahead. The studio is transitioning from a chapter-based update model to a season-based approach, aiming to deliver smaller, more frequent updates to players. Lambert and Giacomini emphasize the importance of community engagement, adapting to changing player expectations, and balancing the needs of both veteran and new players. With a goal of making ZeniMax Online Studios the most successful studio in the organization, Lambert is looking to the future, considering new game ideas and the potential for growth beyond The Elder Scrolls Online.