Since its official launch on PC in April 2024, Elder Scrolls Online has welcomed more than 24 million players, according to Bethesda data, however, it is unclear if this figure includes only buyers of the MMORPG or also buyers. participants in regular free play events. Despite this, ESO's impact on the video game industry is undeniable, especially since its launch on PlayStation and Xbox in June 2015, which expanded the MMORPG genre to the home console market, in fact, the developers suggested that there probably wouldn't be a bigger MMORPG on consoles back then.
In April, Zenimax CEO Matt Firor revealed that Elder Scrolls Online had generated more than $2 billion in revenue to date, cementing its position as one of the most successful service games of the last decade. Unfortunately, despite these achievements, the MMORPG is barely mentioned compared to other titles in the genre, despite being based on such a well-known brand and being one of the most successful service titles in recent years.
In a recent interview with Gamesradar, studio head Matt Firor spoke about this topic, explaining that in April he had talked about ESO's revenue to highlight the game's continued success. In his perception, Elder Scrolls Online is rarely mentioned when talking about successful service games and MMORPGs.
“ESO isn't often mentioned as one of the successful live service games. But it is, in many ways.” Firor complained.
“I think it just shows the commitment players have to the game,” he continues, “and so do we at Zenimax Online. It's a huge success, and we love working on it.”
There's no denying that a game that has been generating an average of $200 million a year for a decade is doing very well. Interestingly, Firor's comments come following a recent report suggesting that older games accounted for the majority of total play time in 2023, but while games like Fortnite and League of Legends were some of the featured games there, it's interesting to note that there are many other highly successful alternatives that exist in the background.
Gamer spends $15,000 on virtual reality setup to feel Skyrim realistically
GingasVR, a Twitch streamer, has invested a hefty sum of $15,000 in creating a unique virtual reality set, designed to fully immerse you in the universe of The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim.
This set not only seeks to offer visual immersion, but also tactile and sensory, with the ability to feel both friction and pain within the game. However, what began as an ambitious experiment soon became more than just a gaming experience.
