Bethesda pulled out all the stops this year for their E3 press conference. With commentary by the old X-Play duo, Adam Sessler and Morgan Webb, the event was packed with information about both current and future titles. I know you’re itching to see all of the announcements from tonight’s show so scroll through our gallery to learn about the big reveals.
Quake fans rejoice because right out of the gate Bethesda announced Quake Champions. Fans have been asking for a Quake reboot after the massively successful reboot of DOOM.
The game runs at a blistering 120Hz and has multiple different champions in order to cater to varying play styles. Bethesda promised more information on the title at QuakeCon in August.
Elder Scrolls Legends is a strategy card game set in the fantastic Elder Scrolls universe. The choices you make define your approach to gameplay, consisting of a two lane battlefield. The game features a full single player campaign, battle and arena modes, with beta testing already in progress. Legends is coming to the App Store and Google Play, in addition to PC. For a chance to get in on the beta visit bethesda.net.
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Todd Howard made a video appearance to announce some highly anticipated content for their current line of games.
Fallout 4 DLC 4 will be “Contraptions,” including sorting machines, conveyor belts, and other gadgets to build and tinker with.
DLC 5 will be “Vault Tec,” giving players the ability to build and manage their own vaults. Included is the ability to experiment on dwellers in new and unique ways.
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DLC 6 will be the final piece of content for Fallout 4. It will be “Nuka World,” taking place in a pre-war amusement park. This new location will provide quests and stories that provide the breadth and scope of the Far Harbor DLC.
Todd also announced new content and improvements to the popular mobile game, Fallout Shelter. Updates will feature new locations, new characters, and a brand new combat system. The game will also be coming to PC.
The final announcement was a special edition of the beloved Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. The game features remastered visuals and effects like dynamic depth of field, snow and water shaders, and much more. Mods will be a core component of the port, fully functional on PS4 and Xbox One. PC owners will get a free copy of the special edition as a thanks to the modding community. The title releases October 28th.
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One of the big surprises of the night was the psychological thriller Prey from Arkane Studios. The game will be available next year, with more info to come at QuakeCon. Check out the gorgeous cinematic trailer below.
DOOM recently released to incredible reviews. The lackluster multiplayer, however, drew some criticism. id Software took notice and has taken multiplayer back from the outsourced studio that helped shape it. Fans can look forward to future content updates featuring new tools for creating snapmaps, new construction modules, weapons, items, and logic options, allowing users to create true single player experiences.
There will be 2 new modes releasing next month: Exodus (one flag capture to flag) and Sector (capture and hold).
The first DLC for DOOM, Unto the Evil, will include 3 maps, a new demon, new gun, armor sets, taunts, and more.
For a limited time the first level from the single player campaign of DOOM will be free on all platforms for the remainder of the week.
Elder Scrolls Online has over 7 million users to date. Bethesda promises to add more content in the near future, including the Dark Brotherhood DLC which releases this Tuesday, June 13th.
Their big announcement for the evening was “One Tamriel.” This new project eliminates level restrictions on all quests and other types of content. As soon as you step into the world of ESO you will be able to travel anywhere and do anything. This is the first time that this has ever been done in an online MMORPG.
The virtual reality takeover is growing ever nearer. Bethesda announced Bethesda VR, partnering with HTC Vive, in order to bring the VR experience to both DOOM and Fallout 4.
Bethesda closed out their event with an in game look at Dishonored 2. If anyone hasn’t played the original Dishonored you are doing yourself a disservice. A custom engine, Void, is used in order to achieve the game’s unique visuals and level design. Missions can be completed through a variety of approaches utilizing weapons and powers that cater to any type of play style.
There are new skill trees for both protagonists, Corvo and Emily. One of the unique abilities shown was a power called domino, in which enemies are linked together and share the same fate, whatever that might be. The game releases later this year on November 11th.
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