Bethesda Internal Culture Prevented External Elder Scrolls Spin-offs to Protect Brand Unity

By Kaan Serin · Eurogamer · 2026-09-25

Eurogamer reports that Bethesda Game Studios avoided outsourcing its fantasy flagship because leadership feared a repeat of the fan division caused by Fallout: New Vegas. Former lead developer Kurt Kuhlmann indicates that director Todd Howard prioritized maintaining total control