» Thu Dec 18, 2014 2:47 am Skyrim was a gamechanger. To this day it has sold over 20 million copies and we are seeing its influence in Far Cry 3, Dragon Age Inquisition, The Witcher 3, the next Legend of Zelda, and likely more titles on the way. Ever since Morrowind, BGS has continued to create critically-acclaimed, innovative experiences that are unrivaled and adored by all. They have continued to raise the bar and to show what is truly possible and continue to push the boundaries of what video games are capable of. BGS has won GotY with every title they have developed since Morrowind and their fan base, reputation, and ambitions grow exponentially with each new title.
With this realization of the impact of Skyrim on the industry and where games are going in the future, my question is where does BGS go from here? BioWare is now trying to combine the best of open world and storytelling. CDPR is following a similar path by having a true open world like Skyrim, except with their own choice-driven, non-linear, mature storytelling as well. Even The Legend of Zelda is following suit by creating a large environment, and Zelda has always been known for engrossing stories with unforgettable characters. How does BGS compete with all these competitors now following in its footsteps?
Should BGS place more of a focus on storytelling? A voiced protagonist for their next game such as Mass Effect with Shepard? Should BGS even consider a cooperative experience similar to Far Cry 4? We are now in a generation where open world experiences are becoming the standard and TES/Fallout are finding themselves in situations where they are not as unique as they used to be. What do you believe BGS should do to rectify this? How can they remain pioneers and ahead of the rest of the industry? Open world has always been their expertise. It has been their focus for the last twenty years. Where do they go from here?
Post your ideas below. For Fallout 4 and The Elder Scrolls VI, BGS is going to have to really reinvent the wheel and create a new kind of open world experience we have never experienced before. Competition is good, and I hope it continuously pushes BGS to strive higher and do better.
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