Roman GłogulskiBethesda has taken a different approach when it comes to announcing their upcoming games. Instead of the usual pre-release announcements, they quietly released The Elder Scrolls: Castles, a mobile game similar to Fallout Shelter, on Android in September. The game remained playable until the end of the year without any fanfare or official announcement.
Now, Bethesda has finally announced The Elder Scrolls: Castles and soft-launched it in the Philippines for both Android and iOS. The game is set to be released in more countries in the coming months. Bethesda expressed their excitement about the release, stating that the team has put in years of hard work and is proud of the final product.
In The Elder Scrolls: Castles, players will have the opportunity to build their own dynasty. Each day in the game corresponds to a year in the real world, allowing citizens to be born, die, and rulers to change. Players must navigate betrayals and unexpected events within their dynasty. The soft launch in the Philippines is just the beginning, as Bethesda plans to gather feedback and make any necessary changes before the worldwide launch.
The concept of Castles is reminiscent of Fallout Shelter, another construction and time management game developed by Bethesda. Fallout Shelter was initially released for iOS in 2015 and later expanded to Android, PC, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 4. It was met with success, which likely influenced the decision to create a similar game within the Elder Scrolls universe.
While fans anxiously await The Elder Scrolls 6, which is still in early development and not expected until 2028, The Elder Scrolls: Castles offers a fresh and engaging experience for mobile gamers. Bethesda’s surprise release has generated excitement and curiosity among fans, eager to dive into the world of dynasties and betrayal.
