Better set aside some hours. No, make that days. Instead of following the crowd and delaying the launch of their massive RPG, Bethesda Softworks has locked in a March 20 release for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion on Xbox 360 and PC. We initially thought the release was doomed to slip to April and are quite pleased to have been wrong.
Below are some quotes accompanying the announcement from Bethesda Softworks and 2K Games executives.
“Our most ambitious project ever is finally done,” said Todd Howard, executive producer of Oblivion. “We’re excited to get the game into everyone’s hands and let them experience it for themselves. We hope they enjoy it. I think it’s our best game yet.”
“Oblivion will set the new standard for next generation gaming and change the way role-playing games are viewed forever,” said Vlatko Andonov, president of Bethesda Softworks. “We set very high goals and ensure they are reached because that is what our fans deserve and have come to expect from Bethesda Softworks. We are very proud of our team’s accomplishments with respect to Oblivion.”
“Oblivion is one of the most anticipated video games of 2006 and its release will be a milestone for the Xbox 360 and PC,” said Christoph Hartmann, Managing Director, 2K Games. “A shining example of next-generation role-playing, Oblivion breaks new ground in the genre with unparalleled graphics, revolutionary gameplay and an expansive RPG world.”
