The upcoming Elder Scrolls game will be designed to be playable for up to two decades, and this has influenced the way it has been architected. The game will incorporate elements that consider the long-term playability of the game.
Todd Howard, the video game director and producer, talks about the upcoming Elder Scrolls 6 and how he wishes it was coming sooner, but good games take time.
The team behind the next Elder Scrolls game is taking their time to make sure everything is done right for players, considering that players will likely continue playing the game for decades to come.
The key to designing a game that can remain popular for years is to build it with modding capabilities in mind, according to game developer Chris Wilson. Other important elements include prioritizing the creation new gameplay experiences, and continually updating the game with new features and content.
The process of building bots to play open-world video games like Skyrim is complicated and often requires the creation of artificial general intelligence (AGI).