The Elder Scrolls Legends Server Shutdown: What’s Next for the Franchise?

The Elder Scrolls Legends Server Shutdown: What’s Next for the Franchise?

Bethesda’s free-to-play card game, The Elder Scrolls Legends, is shutting down. The game will no longer be available to purchase on Steam and its servers will be switched off on January 30, 2025.

A Farewell to Legends

While The Elder Scrolls Legends Steam page (via Rock Paper Shotgun) expresses gratitude to players, the news marks the end of an era for the game. Launched in 2017, Legends was one of Bethesda’s mobile ventures alongside the likes of Fallout Shelter and The Elder Scrolls: Blades.

A History of Live-Service Cancellations

The shutdown of The Elder Scrolls Legends follows a trend of live-service game cancellations. Active development on the game ended in 2019, with regular events and rewards for dedicated players. However, recent years have seen a number of prominent cancellations, such as Sony’s hero shooter Concord, which was taken offline and permanently sunset just two weeks after its release.

The Future of The Elder Scrolls

While Legends may be shutting down, the franchise continues to grow. Bethesda has already released The Elder Scrolls: Castles on iOS and Android, allowing players to manage their own castles and kingdoms. The highly anticipated