Okay, so, a former Bethesda developer has some thoughts on the upcoming The Elder Scrolls 6, and they're not all sunshine and rainbows. Basically, this dev thinks Bethesda is in a tough spot. Why? Because Skyrim, let's be honest, was HUGE. It's considered by many (including this dev) to be one of the top 10 games ever made.

Think about it: Skyrim came out in 2011, and people are *still* playing it. That's over a decade of hype and expectations building for the next installment. It's kind of like when everyone was waiting for the next Half-Life game – the anticipation can be overwhelming.

So, what's the issue? Well, according to this former Bethesda employee, even if The Elder Scrolls 6 is *as good* as Skyrim, it might not be enough for some people. Gamers have incredibly high standards, and sometimes, that can lead to, well, less-than-pleasant feedback.

He even goes as far as predicting the team will get hateful comments, which is awful. No one deserves that kind of abuse, regardless of what they create. Game development is hard work, and it's disheartening to think that people might react so negatively even if the game is great.

I think this highlights a real problem in the gaming community. While constructive criticism is important and can help developers improve their games, there's a line between providing feedback and just being plain mean. It's easy to hide behind a keyboard and say things you'd never say to someone's face, but that doesn't make it okay.

What's your take? Do you think The Elder Scrolls 6 can live up to the hype? Or are expectations set too high? I'm genuinely curious to hear your thoughts (but please, keep it civil!).