Player complaints are surfacing that Elder Scrolls Online is “dead” (see Reddit). While exact figures are unknown, a substantial amount of players have let their subscriptions expire, the release of the Craglorn content was rocky, and players are finding it more difficult to find people to play with and enjoy their experience. Gaming commentators are starting to talk openly about how the game can be saved, which never bodes well.
I’m reminded of the comments of Bethesda’s Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations Peter Hines. I can’t help but think that they are now facing a “different scenario” which is going to require some compromises on their end.
*cough*Freetoplay*cough*
The next update is supposed to be available around June 23, so I guess we’ll find out in about two weeks what the master plans are for the game moving forward.
