When was The Elder Scrolls: Arena released?
The Elder Scrolls: Arena launched in early 1994 after missing its Christmas 1993 deadline. Initial distribution was limited to just 20,000 units due to distributor concerns about the cover art.
Questions about The Elder Scrolls
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What engine did The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall use and how large was its world?
Daggerfall utilized the XnGine engine to create a game world the size of Great Britain containing 15,000 towns and a population of 750,000. It featured an improved character generation engine influenced by GURPS rules that allowed custom class creation.
Which dates saw the release of The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind expansions Tribunal and Bloodmoon?
Tribunal released on the 6th of November 2002 while Bloodmoon released on the 6th of June 2003. The PC version went gold by the 23rd of April 2002 before releasing May 1 in North America.
How many copies has The Elder Scrolls franchise sold worldwide according to available records?
The franchise has sold more than 59 million copies worldwide according to available records. Multiple titles have won Game of the Year awards from various outlets including Morrowind in 2002, Oblivion in 2006, and Skyrim in 2011.
What is the significance of the Construction Set tool for The Elder Scrolls community?
The Construction Set tool allowed staff to easily balance games modify them incrementally rather than making large changes simultaneously during development. Fans created extensive modifications transforming gameplay mechanics adding new quests expanding world size beyond original limits.