PlayStation 4 owners who playThe Elder Scrolls Onlinecan breathe a sigh of relief as ZeniMax Online Studios has announced that despite therecent aquisition of ZeniMax Media by Microsoft, the popular MMO will still remain on the Sony console.
Announced in response to the thousands of questions regardingThe Elder Scrolls Onlinethat followed the acquisition, ZeniMax Online Studios director Matt Firor took to Twitter to state that the developer will still support the game on all available platforms, assuring fans who own the PlayStation 4 version of the game.
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ZeniMax Online Studios is hard at work on the upcomingrelease of of the Markarth DLCforThe Elder Scrolls Online, with the developer releasing a trailer for the DLC last week. The trailer details new characters, quests, and gear that will be featured in the content update scheduled to release early November. The Markarth DLC will conclude Dark Heart of Skyrim storyline started in the game earlier this year.
ZeniMax Online Studios is just one of the number ofdevelopment studios now under the ownership of Microsoftwith the acquisition growing that number exponentially. Over the past few years Microsoft has been looking to increase development studios in preparation for next gen starting at E3 2018, where the company announced the acquisition of several developers. Under ZeniMax Media, Microsoft now owns Bethesda Game Studios, id Software, and ZeniMax Online Studios, giving the gaming giant the rights toThe Elder Scrolls,Doom, and theFalloutseries among others.
Meanwhile, the purchase has fans speculating on what’s next for the franchises now under Microsoft’s helm. While many fans assume it’s business as usual with Bethesda games still being released on both consoles, speculation on social media has lead to the idea of Obsidian making a welcome return to theFalloutseries. Now under the same roof, the thought ofObsidian working on a sequel toFallout: New Vegasor an originalFalloutgame is entirely possible. In response to the discourse, Obsidian itself has commented on Twitter, simply giving a shrug to the idea.
The battle for the top spot in next gen sales have gotten pretty serious. Last week,Sony held a PlayStation 5 showcasethat featured several games that will be available on the PlayStation 5 come launch day, including some exclusives withDemon’s SoulsandSpider-Man: Miles Morales. While the immediate effects of ZeniMax Media’s acquisition may not be felt for a while, it’s fair to say the console wars are heating up.
The Elder Scrolls Onlineis available now on Google Stadia, PC, PS4 and Xbox One.
