The developer Bethesda has announced the first MMORPG for the new next-gen consoles PS5 and Xbox Series X. The Elder Scrolls Online will even receive some upgrades for this.
What was announced exactly? In preparation for the upcoming QuakeCon, which takes place from August 7 to 9, Bethesda revealed that the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online and the shooter hit DOOM Eternal will be playable on the new consoles PS5 and Xbox Series X.
For both titles, some upgrades are also planned to better suit the new consoles. However, these will only be released after the launch.
In the coming weeks, Bethesda wants to publish more detailed information and lists of adjustments, as well as a release date for the titles. However, it is important to the developers that the new version is backward compatible.
Do you have to buy the games again? No, anyone who uses one of the two games on the current console will receive a free upgrade for the new generation.
This policy is something Bethesda intends to maintain for other titles as well:
Although we do not yet have news about other titles from our game catalog regarding console upgrades, we can assure you that we want to make every upgrade of Bethesda titles that we bring to the next-gen consoles free for all owners of the respective game on current consoles.
Excerpt from the press release
ESO will not be the only MMORPG on PS5 and Xbox Series X
Which games are likely for the new consoles? In recent years, more and more MMORPGs have received a console version, including:
- Black Desert with its release for PS4 and Xbox One in 2019-
- Neverwinter, which is also available on both platforms-
- Final Fantasy XIV, which was at least released on the PS4.
It is very likely that these and other titles will offer a version for the new generation. Which MMORPGs are likely for the Xbox Series X, we have gathered here for you.
