Bethesda Softworks has announced the impending shutdown of its digital collectible card game, The Elder Scrolls Legends, effective January 30, 2025.
Key Details
1. Servers to be permanently shut down on January 30, 2025.
2. Game delisted on Steam, no longer available for purchase.
3. In-game store items and event entries available for one gold until shutdown.
4. Active development ended in 2019, with new content on hold.
Game History
The Elder Scrolls Legends launched in May 2017, attracting a dedicated player base. Despite active development ending in 2019, the game remained available for players. Bethesda initially stated that new content and releases would be “on hold for the foreseeable future.”
The game’s shutdown marks the end of an era for fans who enjoyed the engaging gameplay and immersive Elder Scrolls universe experience.
Shutdown Details
Bethesda has delisted the game on Steam, making it no longer available for purchase. Players can still access in-game store items and event entries for one gold until the shutdown.
An in-game message informs players: “From now until [then], all items in the store and entry into in-game events will be available for one gold each, so you can enjoy all the content Legends has to offer.”
Statement from Bethesda
A message in-game informs players of the shutdown, encouraging them to enjoy the content while it’s still available.
Implications
The shutdown raises questions about the future of digital collectible card games and sustained support for online games.
Reaction
Fans have expressed disappointment and appreciation for the game’s run. The Elder Scrolls Legends’ dedicated community will miss the game’s engaging gameplay and immersive Elder Scrolls universe experience.
Bethesda’s Portfolio
This move allows Bethesda to focus on other prominent franchises, such as The Elder Scrolls VI, Fallout and Starfield.