The Elder Scrolls: Legends Gets a New Developer

Bethesda’s Elder Scrolls-themed CCG The Elder Scrolls: Legends is going through a bit of a restructuring ahead of whatever will be coming our way during the upcoming E3. According to this announcement, Dire Wolf Digital, the game’s original developer has been replaced by Sparkypants Studios who previously worked on Dropzone, a fast-paced RTS. We’re not given a clear reason for such a sudden change and I don’t think we’ll ever get the full story behind it, but here’s the official statement:

2018 marks an exciting next step for The Elder Scrolls: Legends, as we will be handing off future development and ongoing support for the game from Dire Wolf Digital to Sparkypants Studios. Sparkypants is a team of exceedingly talented developers with a passion and commitment to strategy gaming, competitive multiplayer and of course, The Elder Scrolls universe.

So why the change? Dire Wolf designed and created a wonderful card game with The Elder Scrolls: Legends, one that we very much believe in and want to grow. We believe that this move allows us to deliver on the promise of Legends to our players in the best possible way under Bethesda’s guidance and direction.

This change is also a commitment from us at Bethesda to better support the game with regular updates, new features, competitive scene support and the other requests from our fans. We have heard your requests and believe this is the best path to continue improving the game.

Rest assured, the core game mechanics, modes, cards and everything you already love about the The Elder Scrolls: Legends will remain intact and unchanged. In addition, existing players’ Collections, including pre-made decks, titles and any purchased or earned content, will not be affected.

Please tune in to the official Bethesda Twitch channel this Friday, June 1 at 3:00 p.m. ET for the regularly-scheduled Legends livestream with Pete Hines and Community Manager Christian Van Hoose, where they will take some time to field any questions not covered in the FAQ below.

And be sure to watch the Bethesda E3 Showcase starting Sunday, June 10 at 6:30 PM PT for more news and exciting updates!

Thanks, and see you in game!

And an excerpt from the FAQ:

Why move away from Dire Wolf?

Everything we do is in the interest of our valued community and the game’s long-term growth and success. A decision like this is never easy, but we need to constantly look ahead and think about the future of Legends. Dire Wolf has been a great partner who laid the foundation for what is today a strong, compelling and strategic card game set in the Elder Scrolls universe. We believe that moving to a new developer now allows us to deliver on the promise of Legends to our players in the best possible way under Bethesda’s guidance and direction.

Who are Sparkypants?

Sparkypants is a talented group of seasoned developers with a deep bench of experience across multiple genres and platforms. Everyone at the studio is thrilled to be a part of the Legends family and to build on the game’s strong foundation. Plus, they’re huge Elder Scrolls buffs!

Stay tuned for formal introductions for members of the Sparkypants team!

Is this transition indicative of the state of the game?

Legends is a game enjoyed by a vast number of players all over the world, with a passionate and dedicated community. This transition is indicative only of our commitment to the long-term health and growth of the game, and we’re very excited to share our plans for the future of Legends very soon.