Elder Scrolls Online removed pressure for Skyrim spin-off, ex-lead designer says

Former Skyrim co-lead designer Kurt Kuhlmann said The Elder Scrolls Online "took the heat off" Bethesda over a Fallout: New Vegas-style spin-off. The live-service game, updated with new content constantly, kept fans occupied between main entries. He spoke in an interview with FRVR, reported via VGC and Eurogamer on 29 September 2026.