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In the modern gaming industry, spinoffs and sequels are dominating the market. Among them, one of the biggest names isThe Elder Scrolls. Every sequel of the game has been met with great affection and attention from players and industry critics.
However, there was one spinoff idea that Todd Howard and his team at Bethesda could have taken. There was speculation (later confirmed) aboutthe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrimspinoff which will be inspired by the fast-paced action ofCall of Duty.
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In response to many speculations, Chris Avellone, a former writer at Obsidian Entertainmentconfirmedthat there was a discussion and pitched an idea to create aThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrimspinoff which was later canceled. The idea was to take the rich lore and vast landscapes of Tamriel and then give it a spin by having fast-paced action likeCall of Duty. Avellone said:
I thought it couldn’t hurt to try and push a similar system to what Treyarch/Activision had going with Call of Duty at the time (but hopefully less rushed).
What makes this proposed spinoff even more interesting is its inspiration wasCall of Duty. TheCall of Dutyfranchise is synonymous with engaging action, adrenaline-fueled combat, and tight gameplay. These elements in the world ofSkyrimwould have been fresh and innovative.
Avellonesaidthat it was true that he was the one to propose theSkyrimspinoff which would have served the same asThe Elder Scrolls Online. But he knew that Bethesda was not interested in the idea from the start, even though a game like Fallout New Vegas was doing well.
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He wanted to create a game that would push theboundariesof action games. But his only concern was that they don’t rush the games as Treyarch/Activision did with manyCall of DutyTitles and ruin the game with many technical errors or short campaigns.
Community Speculation and Anticipation
The mere mention of aSkyrimspinoff inspired byCall of Dutyis a very interesting idea. This idea ignited anticipation within the gaming community. But fans still discussed their hopes for such a project.
Innovation is the key to success, and in this ever-changing industry, sequels and spinoffs are some of the most popular and anticipated games. Bethesda might have missed their opportunity to capture audiences with this unique idea and push the industry forward.
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Of course, it’s important to maintain some reasoning asgamedevelopment is not a simple process. Developers have many ideas but usually, the market trend and countless other factors determine what games to release and what will forever remain a concept. In the end, let’s hope we get a new and innovative concept added toThe Elder Scrollsfranchise in ways we never thought were possible.
Shubham Chaurasia
Gaming Writer
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At FandomWire, Shubham has spent over a year diving into the evolving world of live-service, action, and open-world games. Whether it’s the democratic galaxy of Helldivers 2 or finishing enemies in titles like Assassin’s Creed or Ghost of Tsushima, Shubham brings a sharp eye and genuine enthusiasm to everything he writes.When he’s not writing, you’ll probably catch him clutching rounds in Valorant or leaping off virtual cliffs into a pile of enemies for the perfect finisher. Outside of gaming, Shubham recharges by hitting the gym or heading out on long, spontaneous bike rides, always chasing the next open road. No matter the game or the gear, he’s always committed to bringing readers timely, accurate, and engaging updates from across the gaming industry.
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