MrMattyPlays recently conducted a one-hour interview with Todd Howard, one of the key figures at Bethesda Game Studios. The interview covered many details about Bethesda’s upcoming projects and how they approach developing games. Howard’s insights showed the studio’s strategies and plans for titles like Starfield and The Elder Scrolls 6.
Incorporating Starfield’s Ship Building Mechanic into Ship Building in Elder Scrolls 6
Todd Howard’s interview sparks speculation on the Boat System in The Elder Scrolls 6. He mentions that a lot of Starfield’s technology serves as the starting point for Elder Scrolls 6, with plans to make another leap in technology while keeping an eye on future advancements. When asked to elaborate on this technology, Howard mentions that it’s currently a secret.
Todd Howard: “You know, a lot of the Starfield technology is the starting point for Elder Scrolls 6, and then obviously, we try to make another jump up in technology. With looking at what’s coming in the future, how do we do that and always be moving the ball forward“
Matty: Are you able to expand a little bit on what that tech is, or is that just secret for now?
Todd Howard: It’s secret for now.
A similar discussion took place on Reddit a few months ago regarding the potential integration of Starfield’s ship-building mechanic into The Elder Scrolls 6.
Additional key points from the interview
- Starfield Isn’t Coming To PlayStation 5 Anytime Soon
- Remastering Old Games: Bethesda isn’t prioritizing a remake of Fallout 1 or 2. Howard mentioned that while there have been discussions about modernizing these games, their current focus isn’t on remasters
- The Future of Fallout: Fallout 76 will continue to receive updates. Although a new Fallout game is anticipated, it will not be rushed.
- Starfield: Frequent Updates every six weeks and detailed yearly expansions planned.
- Reason for Paid Mods: Bethesda’s pricing strategy aims to offer value and support creators transitioning to professionals. Howard emphasized the importance of fair pricing for players and supporting mod creators, which is crucial for Starfield’s community and Bethesda’s identity.
- Bethesda Strategy Shift: Bethesda focuses on long-term support and frequent updates to keep their games engaging and relevant.