[Amie Mccubbing]

lets get to the 100th thread !!!!! maybe by then it will come out.

[Sara Lee]

Hey guys, Ive been having a fantastic time keeping up with this thread, and hopefully TESV will be released before the spec thread is reduced to scitsofrenic emoticons and overly dramatic pleads, suicide rp's. Anyways, i have not come empty handed, but perhaps carrying something people have seen before. I know the interview is a year old, but ive been keeping up quite a lot and i havent seen the link posted around. (Apologies if im wrong). http://planetelderscrolls.gamespy.com/fullstory.php?id=159095 . As for the actual date speculation, my guess is as good as others. I have heard some say that beth will probebly live up to their, "Shortest release time ever," with a 17 1/2 month release, but i disagree. Waiting that long would undermine the validity of that statement, i dont think Todd would give us a comment like that unless he really meant a measureable distance. With that put out, i could definately say that i expect the game to be announec late this year, early 2011, and then released in 2011 as well. Thank you guys.

[Eileen Müller]

Huh? Oblivion was released 3 years after Morrowind which was released 6 years after Daggerfall which was released 2 years after Arena. There's nothing regular here.

Why is it that everyone ignores Redguard & Battlespire? They are Elder Scrolls games, the time-line should read Arena(1994), Daggerfall(Aug. 1996), Battlespire(Nov. 1997), Redguard (Oct. 1998), Morrowind(May 2002), and Oblivion(Mar. 2006). I just find it funny how a lot of people on these forums say Bethesda takes between 3-5yrs to release games when in fact including Fallout 3 they are closer to 2yrs with the exception of the gap between Morrowind & Oblivion.

Back on topic, following those dates & taking into account the larger team working on the next game, I think an announcement soon and then followed by a release less than a year later isn't being too optimistic.

[Dina Boudreau]

Why is it that everyone ignores Redguard & Battlespire? They are Elder Scrolls games, the time-line should read Arena(1994), Daggerfall(Aug. 1996), Battlespire(Nov. 1997), Redguard (Oct. 1998), Morrowind(May 2002), and Oblivion(Mar. 2006). I just find it funny how a lot of people on these forums say Bethesda takes between 3-5yrs to release games when in fact including Fallout 3 they are closer to 2yrs with the exception of the gap between Morrowind & Oblivion.

Back on topic, following those dates & taking into account the larger team working on the next game, I think an announcement soon and then followed by a release less than a year later isn't being too optimistic.

they are not the main entries of the series. Hence why they're called Elder Scrolls Legend and Adventure respectively.

[Emily Rose]

they are not the main entries of the series. Hence why they're called Elder Scrolls Legend and Adventure respectively.

I know they are not the main entries in the series, but that still doesn't mean that they are not Elder Scrolls games, plus my main point was the release time-line including those games paints a different picture on when Bethesda's games are released.

[Melis Hristina]

I know they are not the main entries in the series, but that still doesn't mean that they are not Elder Scrolls games, plus my main point was the release time-line including those games paints a different picture on when Bethesda's games are released.

Those games are Action-Adventure games, not open world RPGS. At least from my understanding of them.

[gary lee]

I know they are not the main entries in the series, but that still doesn't mean that they are not Elder Scrolls games, plus my main point was the release time-line including those games paints a different picture on when Bethesda's games are released.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I always thought they didn't use the whole team on Redguard and Battlespire, I thought a part of the team worked on these while the other on Morrowind.

[i grind hard]

Exactly. Personally, I might be dissapointed something is cut but I also understand why. Unfortunately, not everyone else is as understanding. I don't blame for Bethesda not wishing to deal with that headache this time around. In fact, had I have been in charge (and I'm sure people are glad that I'm not) a lot of the information such as they revamped their engine I would not have said a word about.

I agree with this whole Screen shot and false advertising thing, but they could at least give us an announcement, or something

[Amber Ably]

Those games are Action-Adventure games, not open world RPGS. At least from my understanding of them.

Yes, you are correct, but they still take time to develop and should be considered when looking at Bethesda's track record on releases.

Also, as an example all the Halo games were fps except Halo Wars (rts), that doesn't mean it wasn't a Halo game.

just my two cents. :shrug:

[Shae Munro]

I agree with this whole Screen shot and false advertising thing, but they could at least give us an announcement, or something

And when that changes? They already stated it's being worked on.

[Taylor Tifany]

And when that changes? They already stated it's being worked on.

no they havent. In an interview back in August(?) it was said they're pretty far along working on something. TES has not been mentioned outside of rumors & speculation for quite a long time...

the 'something' that they're working on could be an entirely new IP. odds are that its TESV, but we just dont know.

[Erich Lendermon]

no they havent. In an interview back in August(?) it was said they're pretty far along working on something. TES has not been mentioned outside of rumors & speculation for quite a long time...

the 'something' that they're working on could be an entirely new IP. odds are that its TESV, but we just dont know.

They have if not directly. He has stated not to worry there will be another TES. That's all that really needs to be said. There doesn't need to be any more information than that and they're smart for not providing anymore information.

[Melung Chan]

They have if not directly. He has stated not to worry there will be another TES. That's all that really needs to be said. There doesn't need to be any more information than that and they're smart for not providing anymore information.

Still, I have to disagree with you on that. Saying that there will be another Elder Scrolls does not mean that its currently being worked on. That statement could imply that the next one won't be released until 2020.

So yes, I agree that showing something - from whatever their project is - should not happen until its nearing a final build, if only to save people being disappointed with anything that may have changed in the interum.

But in the event that when their new project is announced, it's not TESV, to save many of us that disappointment, could we please refrain from posting things saying its confirmed to be in production if such comments are only based on a vague & ambiguous statement made in passing over a year ago?

Im a sceptic. I need evidence. And right now, we have only circumstancial evidence.

But honestly, I don't doubt that the game in development is TESV, I'm just wary of this speculation forum turning into a breeding ground for false information .

[Marcus Jordan]

Still, I have to disagree with you on that. Saying that there will be another Elder Scrolls does not mean that its currently being worked on. That statement could imply that the next one won't be released until 2020.

So yes, I agree that showing something - from whatever their project is - should not happen until its nearing a final build, if only to save people being disappointed with anything that may have changed in the interum.

But in the event that when their new project is announced, it's not TESV, to save many of us that disappointment, could we please refrain from posting things saying its confirmed to be in production if such comments are only based on a vague & ambiguous statement made in passing over a year ago?

Im a sceptic. I need evidence. And right now, we have only circumstancial evidence.

But honestly, I don't doubt that the game in development is TESV, I'm just wary of this speculation forum turning into a breeding ground for false information .

It has to be TES V. There's many, many people expecting to hear TES V news from Bethesda. Plus, Fallout 3 was a break from Bethesda from making TES games, Bethesda are known for making TES games, it's logical for them to return to their most popular series after a short break.

[Guy Pearce]

I understand what you mean so I apologize with how I worded my statement above but I also agree with the above poster. They did, however, state that they're completely revamping their engine but using the same one. It's possible they could make a completely new IP but it's unlikely.

[Jack Moves]

Well.... 2011 is TES series 20th anniversary ... so... im sure they will come out with the next addition to the seires in 2011, why pass up a chance for a 20th anniversary game. :) im just keep waiting patiently until we see that 1st trailer that im sure will bring tears of joy to the eyes of many of us. For how long we have been waiting ,,, its right around the corner >=D

[Marlo Stanfield]

Possibly on topic, but probably not: What do you guys think they'll do for their 20th anniversary?

[daniel royle]

Wouldn't the 20th anniversary be in 2014?
After all they just re-released DF for the 15th anniversary last year.

[Erika Ellsworth]

pvssyr will begin early next year (2011) with some talk about the game by devs but probably no confirmation yet and maybe some teaser. Will eventually start getting more stuff released of it around spring, possibly late spring. More stuff to come in the summer. Info will keep coming and the game will eventually be released sometime early 2012.

[Laura]

Well.... 2011 is TES series 20th anniversary ... so... im sure they will come out with the next addition to the seires in 2011, why pass up a chance for a 20th anniversary game. :) im just keep waiting patiently until we see that 1st trailer that im sure will bring tears of joy to the eyes of many of us. For how long we have been waiting ,,, its right around the corner >=D

Yeah, it's not The ES's 20th for a few more years. But it is Bethesda's 25th if I remember correctly.

pvssyr will begin early next year (2011) with some talk about the game by devs but probably no confirmation yet and maybe some teaser. Will eventually start getting more stuff released of it around spring, possibly late spring. More stuff to come in the summer. Info will keep coming and the game will eventually be released sometime early 2012.

You say this as if you know something... Probably not though it is the speculation thread after all.

[Tom]

maybe this video might make Bethesda hurry up. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kri4wsBImfU

Seriously though, on topic. There's not much more to be said, apart from game sites misinterpreting words and starting silly rumours. I remember in a recent interview Todd said something along the lines of "we don't want to let people down" in regards to announcing the new title. Was this because Oblivion was delayed for four months? Or because they promised stuff that wasn't in.

I just thought it was an indirect nod to elder scrolls fans.

[Kelly James]

Todd Howard and Pete Hines http://www.threadbombing.com/data/media/13/75378-TrollFace.png for the past few months. If Morrowind was the last game, by now we would be playing Oblivion, and that's even after it got delayed. But we haven't even had an announcement for ESV yet, and when we do, it'll be at least another year before it comes out.

I know it'll come out sooner or later but it sure is frustrating :brokencomputer:

Anyway, my prediction is an announcement in Spring 2011 and release in late 2012, early 2013 after multiple delays.

I hope you're wrong. I don't see any reason for a 2012 release when they have already stated the mystery game (should it be Elder Scrolls) was far along in development and ready for announcement already. I'm still thinking we might have a holiday announcement, and a late summer release. If it were released in late August like Daggerfall*, that is almost 9 months of promotion which would be plenty for a game as highly anticipated as this one among it's player community.

*I acknowledge that Daggerfall's release date has no solid bearing on this one as company that made that game is largely (if not totally) a different one from this game. I don't believe Todd Howard was even working for them back then, let alone all the young guys and gals they surely have on staff now that were 10 year old when that game came out. I just dropped Daggerfall's name because it's not out of the question for them to release a game in late summer.

[meghan lock]

Todd Howard and Pete Hines http://www.threadbombing.com/data/media/13/75378-TrollFace.png for the past few months. If Morrowind was the last game, by now we would be playing Oblivion, and that's even after it got delayed. But we haven't even had an announcement for ESV yet, and when we do, it'll be at least another year before it comes out.

I know it'll come out sooner or later but it sure is frustrating :brokencomputer:

Anyway, my prediction is an announcement in Spring 2011 and release in late 2012, early 2013 after multiple delays.

OK, I can't remember my facts, so consider my ideas at only 66% reliable.

Wasn't Oblivion's announcement time to release something like 14 or 16 months? I don't remember
Haven't I read in these threads that some Honcho said that the time between announcement and release was going to be much shorter?
And the assumption that ESV is the one that's been in the works for quite a while now....

Makes me think that you're overestimatiing the time span (but hey, it sets you up for not being let down

Right, since there wasn't a T-giving announcement...I'm going with a short Superbowl commercial and a June release. Mark...my...words... (again

[Emily Shackleton]

If the game is as far along as they say, if Todd's ready to announce this, this game should be-out-soon. Not to mention they already said that they are FAR along and READY to announce it just soon as PETE HINES gives the WORD.... There is NO reason why they'd wait till mid 2011,2012, and especially 2013. IT SHOULD BE OUT SOON. Latest it should come out....EARLY 2011...I hope I made myself clear enough

[carly mcdonough]

If the game is as far along as they say, if Todd's ready to announce this, this game should be-out-soon. Not to mention they already said that they are FAR along and READY to announce it just soon as PETE HINES gives the WORD.... There is NO reason why they'd wait till mid 2011,2012, and especially 2013. IT SHOULD BE OUT SOON. Latest it should come out....EARLY 2011...I hope I made myself clear enough

Early 2011 isn't going to happen. Seeing that they haven't even announced it yet, releasing it in only a few months would be a little ridiculous.

Todd Howard said that the time between announcement and release would be the shortest Bethesda has ever done, but that could still mean it would be at least a year before the game is released.

Personally, I predict it being released early-mid 2012, and possibly late 2011. I feel like an announcement is close, and a short time between announcement and release would fit in that time frame, I think.