In 2020 Microsoft announced their acquisition of Bethesda Softworks. This news broke the gaming world, as it meant that Microsoft would own some of the most popular game franchises in the world. With the deal now finished, Microsoft and Bethesda are paving the way by amassing their combined resources to promise and create the next level of gaming experiences.
A Strong Partnership between Microsoft and Bethesda
Bethesda is already one of the best gaming companies with franchises such as Fallout, Elder Scrolls, and Doom. Now they are a part of Microsoft, one of the wealthiest companies in the world. Bethesda has access to a pool of new resources to produce games. Microsoft already has Xbox, which is one of the two console monopolies along with PlayStation. Even without Bethesda, they boast impressive franchises such as Forza, Halo, Minecraft, and Sea of Thieves.
One of the most significant aspects of the partnership is the sheer amount of resources and experience Microsoft and Bethesda have together. Microsoft’s financial support allows Bethesda to aim even higher with their games. Furthermore, Bethesda’s vast experience developing massively popular RPGs means that Microsoft will know more secrets to improve their games.
A Bright Future for Gamers
The Microsoft-Bethesda coalition has already produced exciting new announcements. One is- some of Bethesda’s most popular franchises will be coming to Xbox Game Pass. This is big news because players can now play games such as Doom, Fallout, and Elder Scrolls without buying them individually. This factor will drive many players to subscribe to the Xbox Game pass.
One disadvantage of the partnership is the potential for cross-platform play. Microsoft’s ownership of the company means they now have more control over the process of deciding cross-platform play. Microsoft usually only releases games for its own consoles, meaning PlayStation players are left out. Bethesda’s games will likely be Microsoft exclusives as well following the deal.
Upcoming games from Microsoft and Bethesda
Starfield- A brand new game announcement from Bethesda, it is an ambitious space RPG. Bethesda promises to make it one of the most immersive and vast gaming adventures gaming has ever seen. Teasers of the game suggest that it will be a story-heavy adventure that takes players to deep space.
Elder Scrolls VI- One of the most highly anticipated games in recent memory, Elder Scrolls VI is the latest announcement for Bethesda’s beloved Elder Scrolls franchise. While details are scarce, fans are already speculating whether Microsoft will intervene with the production or not. Previous Elder Scrolls games ease players’ concerns because it’s such a strong franchise that Microsoft couldn’t mess up.
Conclusion
To conclude, the Microsoft-Bethesda partnership is already developing to be one of the most exciting events in gaming history. With their combined portfolios and expertise (which are impressive alone), the two companies combined can easily take over the Gaming industry together. We are excited to see the new levels they bring to gaming and will discuss their game releases in detail as they announce them.
