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Overdue · 150%+ of the usual gapWell overdue. Half a cycle or more past the usual gap between releases.
Cadence4 yrs
Last entry13 yrs
ExpectedOverdue 9 yrs
SentimentIGDB user ratings, oldest to newest
70 (1994) → 72 (2014)
Average 80 across 6 entries
70 (1994) → 72 (2014)
Average 80 across 6 entries
The Elder Scrolls Online
Latest entry|Released Apr 04, 2014|Early
Since last release: 2 yrs 5 mos
Previous: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Typical release: Aug 2016
Usual gap then: 4.75 yrs
2 yrs 4 mos early
Since this release: 12 yrs 7 mos
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Released Nov 10, 2011|A little late
Since last release: 5 yrs 8 mos
Previous: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
Typical release: May 2010
Usual gap then: 4.25 yrs
1 yr 6 mos late
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
Released Mar 20, 2006|A little early
Since last release: 3 yrs 11 mos
Previous: The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
Typical release: Aug 2006
Usual gap then: 4.25 yrs
5 months early
The Elder Scrolls
1994 — 2014
The Elder Scrolls FAQ
- When is the next Elder Scrolls game coming out?
- The next Elder Scrolls game is overdue. The series usually takes about 4 years between mainline entries, so by its usual rhythm the next one was expected around February 2018. It's been about 12.5 years since The Elder Scrolls Online (Apr 04, 2014).
- How long is the usual gap between Elder Scrolls games?
- Lately, mainline Elder Scrolls games arrive about every 4 years. That's an average of the gaps between all 6 entries since 1994, with the most recent gaps counting most.
- What is the latest Elder Scrolls game?
- The most recent mainline Elder Scrolls game is The Elder Scrolls Online, released Apr 04, 2014.
- How many mainline Elder Scrolls games are there?
- There are 6 mainline Elder Scrolls games, from The Elder Scrolls: Arena (1994) to The Elder Scrolls Online (2014).
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