"Blades was bogged down by excessive wait times and microtransactions. It was missing a lot of the Elder Scrolls' signature elements, like an open world, exploration, and unique and memorable NPCs and enemies."
"Kotaku's Zack Zwiezen praised the early access version of the game, writing that the core gameplay loop was 'fun and satisfying,' but acknowledged that some players would find it too pared down for an Elder Scrolls title."
"Even though Blades was a flawed game, it's frustrating that it's being shut down entirely instead of preserved. Bethesda chose not to do something similar for The Elder Scrolls: Blades; without those predatory microtransactions, it might have finally been able to shine."
The Elder Scrolls: Blades, a mobile RPG launched in 2020, will cease operations on June 30, 2026. This follows the shutdown of The Elder Scrolls: Legends in January 2025. Players criticized Blades for excessive wait times and microtransactions, despite its potential. The game lacked key Elder Scrolls features like open-world exploration and memorable characters. While some praised its core gameplay, overall reviews were negative, and it struggled to attract a significant player base. The decision to shut it down instead of preserving it has disappointed many.
Read at Kotaku
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