New Elder Scrolls?

[Saetha]

Sooo...

http://masterherald.com/elder-scrolls-6-to-be-titled-argonia-bethesda-working-towards-a-march-2016-release-date/2402/

My friend just posted this on her Facebook wall. For those of you who are reluctant to follow links, it's article saying Bethesda has supposedly revealed the next Elder Scrolls game, set for release in March 2016, and that it'll take place in Blackmarsh.

But... I'm skeptical, I guess? Wouldn't Bethesda make a bigger deal out of the next installment in their flagship franchise? And why title it "Argonia" instead of "Blackmarsh?"

Thoughts?

 

[madwarper]

I'm skeptical, I guess?

So, unlike EA and KotOR, Bethesda isn't going to let Elder Scrolls die with a disappointing MMO?

Color me skeptically optimistic.

Wouldn't Bethesda make a bigger deal out of the next installment in their flagship franchise?

Perhaps not, if they're still trying to keep people focused on their current MMO.

And why title it "Argonia" instead of "Blackmarsh?"

Possibly because this game will focus more heavily on Elves in the region, rather than Men.

Spoiler

http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Loreocket_Guide_to_the_Empire,_1st_Edition/The_Wild_Region

Argonia

These vast swamplands were once part of the Second Empire, which, in 1E2837, had seized a large portion of it to create the Imperial Province of Black Marsh. Many humans still refer to the region by that name, but the Elves call it Argonia, after some ancient battlefield where many of their ancestors fell. Thus, the native inhabitants of the swamplands, a collection of beastly tribes of "lizard-men," have become, in common parlance, the Argonians.

Argonians are rarely seen outside of their homeland, except for a relatively intelligent strain called the hist. Individuals of this strain are repulsive, but peaceful enough to be tolerated among the human kingdoms, and can be found as far from Black Marsh as western Hammerfell. The rest of the Argonians are primitive, reclusive, and practice heathen rituals of nature worship that necessitates a proximity to a certain type of spore-tree, which grows only in the interior of their native swamplands.

Black Marsh never regained its Provincial status after the dissolution of the Second Empire, though some parts of it are still considered Imperial territories. In CE560, the Knahaten Flu spread through greater Argonia, claiming the lives of the Kothringi tribesmen, the only humans to have persisted in the area for long. The hist proved immune to the effects of this plague, leading to wild rumors that they had, in fact, created it through a manipulation of their cherished spore-trees.

 

[Roxas1359]

Until I see confirmation from Bethesda entirely, I won't believe it. Mainly because one, there have been speculations like this all the time that have turned out to be entirely false and two because we've not had a Fallout game in a long time.
I'm not doubting that Bethesda is working on The Elder Scrolls VI, that's a given, but I'd think the development team would be working on Fallout 4 sooner.

 

[Saetha]

I'm skeptical, I guess?

So, unlike EA and KotOR, Bethesda isn't going to let Elder Scrolls die with a disappointing MMO?

Color me skeptically optimistic.

Maybe...

I mean, I have no doubt that Bethesda's working on the next Elder Scrolls. They may even have a few builds they've shown off to select individuals. And maybe they really do plan on releasing in March of 2016.

I'm just doubtful that they'd announce it like this, quietly, without giving word to any major gaming outlet. Skyrim was one of the best selling games of last generation. I feel like they'd put more effort in.

That being said, I'm all up for going to Blackmarsh. I know some would've preferred a game set in another province (I hear the Summerset Isles get thrown around a lot, probably because of the Thalmor) but I've always had my fingers crossed for Blackmarsh or Akavir...

 

[Muspelheim]

Could be, could be. They'd hardly stop the series, would they? The MMO, such as it is, is fairly self-going by now. They've set it up a small window of lore for its own to use. And honestly, it'd be a right scandal if they put the entire series on Warcraft-hold for the benefit of a disappointing MMO-attempt.

I believe Skyrim was also a very tentative rumour once on a time. You just never know for sure until you know. Although I doubt we can count on 2016. I'd rather we couldn't, these games shouldn't be rushed more than neccessary.

As for Argonia, well... I was jolly keen on Elsweyr, to be frank. Although getting of the Manland is certainly welcome. If it really is Argonia we're headed to next, I'm definately on board. It'll be great, I know so little about the place.

If I know my lore right, post-Oblivion Argonia is an independent nation, having seceded from the Empire. They've given the Dunmer what for by invading the southern portions of (what's left of) Morrowind, and they're in relatively good shape, all considered. The Thalmor aren't there, for one.

A giant swamp might not sound very fun on paper, but you never know.

 

[communist gamer]

wouldent be suprised if this was true, skyrim came out like 3-4 year ego (it came out 5 years after oblivion, but oblivion was to be the end of the series), no one gives a crap about the MMO, most of the die hard fans were agients it. Fallout 4 is probobly made by a different part of the studio. Might be fun, we might re-visit morrowind or at least a part that is not covered from head to toe in ash, maybe the high elf plot will be pushed a bit. We probobly will get to take part in the Dark elf v.s lizard man thing, there are the black assasins or what ever their name was who were allied with the DB, which was reborn etc. Might be fun

 

[Saetha]

Could be, could be. They'd hardly stop the series, would they? The MMO, such as it is, is fairly self-going by now. They've set it up a small window of lore for its own to use. And honestly, it'd be a right scandal if they put the entire series on Warcraft-hold for the benefit of a disappointing MMO-attempt.

I believe Skyrim was also a very tentative rumour once on a time. You just never know for sure until you know. Although I doubt we can count on 2016. I'd rather we couldn't, these games shouldn't be rushed more than neccessary.

I don't know about rushed. It'd fit in with the general time it takes for a new Elder Scrolls. Morrowind was 2001, Oblivion was 2006, Skyrim was 2011...

I guess ESO coming out might've slowed the schedule a bit, but isn't the team working on ESO different from the team that actually makes Elder Scrolls?

As for Argonia, well... I was jolly keen on Elsweyr, to be frank. Although getting of the Manland is certainly welcome. If it really is Argonia we're headed to next, I'm definately on board. It'll be great, I know so little about the place.

If I know my lore right, post-Oblivion Argonia is an independent nation, having seceded from the Empire. They've given the Dunmer what for by invading the southern portions of (what's left of) Morrowind, and they're in relatively good shape, all considered. The Thalmor aren't there, for one.

A giant swamp might not sound very fun on paper, but you never know.

Elsweyr would've been a cool one, too, though I have to wonder how they'd work around the Khajit being nomadic... and as I said above, I've always wanted to see Akavir.

But I've always wanted to see Blackmarsh, too. And yeah, supposedly the Argonians are doing well for themselves, since they successfully managed the Oblivion Crisis and promptly invaded Morrowind. I imagine they're probably the only force that could really go toe-to-toe with the Thalmor, considering how the Empire's fucked six ways to Sundas. It'd be interesting if the next game's about those two forces clashing.

 

[The Goat Tsar]

I'm skeptical, I guess?

So, unlike EA and KotOR, Bethesda isn't going to let Elder Scrolls die with a disappointing MMO?

Color me skeptically optimistic.

I thought the whole point of letting Zenimax develop ES:O was so that Bethesda could make the next Elder Scrolls without distraction. I don't have a source for that though, that's just what I remember...

 

[Barbas]

I'm skeptical, I guess?

So, unlike EA and KotOR, Bethesda isn't going to let Elder Scrolls die with a disappointing MMO?

Color me skeptically optimistic.

I thought the whole bought of letting Zenimax develop ES:O was so that Bethesda could make the next Elder Scrolls without distraction. I don't have a source for that though, that's just what I remember...

People frequently confuse Bethesda Softworks with Bethesda Game Studios. ESO was indeed worked on by a different team to the standard Elder Scrolls team for the reason you suggest.

OT: I don't believe it yet. There have been hoaxes aplenty for this and Fallout 4. Until we have confirmation from the BEthesda team themselves, I shall be jamming to Brodyquest.

 

[Rabbitboy]

We will see if it turns out to be true. And they still have to develop Fallout 4 first.

Personely I am hoping for Elsweyr or Hammerfell since those regions sound more interesting to me. I think the next Elder Scrolls will use Hammerfell as a setting since Blackmarsh and Elsweyr are probably a bit to weird to sell to a large audiance.

 

[Aerosteam]

I'm not going to believe anything about the next Elder Scrolls until I see something official.

Also give me Fallout not TES, please.

 

[Fractral]

I doubt it's anything more than a rumor. Although Black Marsh would be a fun place to visit. Would any of the other races even be able to survive there, though?
I'd personally prefer to visit an Elven region next; either Valenwood or Alinor would be nice. Maybe even Pyondanea, although there are lore regions why that would be unlikely. Perhaps a real scale Orsinium? And I seem to be in a minority here, but I'd much prefer a new TES game than a Fallout one. Don't get me wrong, I like Fallout- I just much prefer fantasy settings to grim realistic wastelands.

 

[Grizzly_Bear_1]

Aren't there usually 5 or 6 years between Elder Scrolls games? I don't see anything being announced until a few years after the next Fallout game. I have no doubt there will be another game, Skryim sold around 20 million copies.

 

[Methoda]

Im sceptical about it because it usually takes more time between the games but still have a little hope

 

[Neverhoodian]

I'm not going to jump to any conclusions, but it would be seriously awesome if it turns out to be true. I'd love to explore an area of Tamriel where the majority of inhabitants aren't some variant of human or elf. The region has never been successfully invaded, which likely means native customs, art and architecture are still largely intact. This could open up all sorts of weird and wonderful art directions for the game like they did for Morrowind. Also, descriptions of the flora and fauna are fascinating. Sentient hive-mind trees? Snake-men bandits? Sign me up!

 

[Phasmal]

I'd like that to be true, but you can't really trust rumours.

Besides, I'm still waiting for another Fallout game. But another Elder Scrolls would be great too.
So I'll just wait and see if anything gets announced.

 

[MirenBainesUSMC]

Either way --- its a year and change away. I'm not eager to race through time like that. Let it be what will end up being for speculation just makes more bad rumors and mis-information.

Hopefully they'll hit the next one out of the ball park as well, its a very strong game studio.

 

[krection]

Spoiler

It's been ten years since the first Elder Scrolls title released, and fans have been waiting desperately for the next title.

Am I reading the same article here? This seems to be loaded with inconsistencies and awkward statements.

Spoiler

Bethesda Softworks is responsible for creating half the fantasy RPG that we currently have, from Skyrim to Doom and Wolfenstein, etc.

Or

Spoiler

Gold is expected to be harder to find at night in Elder Scrolls 3: Argonia

This just seems off to me.

 

[grey_space]

Elsweyr would've been a cool one, too, though I have to wonder how they'd work around the Khajit being nomadic... and as I said above, I've always wanted to see Akavir.

But I've always wanted to see Blackmarsh, too. And yeah, supposedly the Argonians are doing well for themselves, since they successfully managed the Oblivion Crisis and promptly invaded Morrowind. I imagine they're probably the only force that could really go toe-to-toe with the Thalmor, considering how the Empire's fucked six ways to Sundas. It'd be interesting if the next game's about those two forces clashing.

Colour me excited if that becomes true. Fighting on behalf of the Argonians in Blackmarsh against the Thalmor? Lord I hated those guys what an awesome enemy.

And throw in the Empire as a semi neutral party in the political mix...

Seems like great craic if they alter the leveling system just a bit for balance.