“The Elder Scrolls Online Accused of Using Uncredited Fan Art, Developer Responds”

The gaming industry has been rocked by allegations of theft and plagiarism, and the latest target is none other than Elder Scrolls Online. The popular multiplayer game has been the subject of claims that its developers have stolen art from an artist’s portfolio. The allegations have caused a stir among fans and followers of the game, and the developer has been quick to respond, promising to find a “resolution” to the issue. In this article, we will delve deeper into the controversy surrounding the alleged theft and explore what the developer’s response means for the future of the game.


The Elder Scrolls Online’s developer issued a response to an accusation that the game used fan art without proper credit or compensation. In a tweet, ZeniMax Online Studios stated that it was not their intention and they are in contact with the artist to resolve the issue. The fan artist, relan-daevath, had posted the art on Tumblr in 2020 and is now pointing out the similarities between their creation and the official cosmetic skin, MercyMother’s Body Art, which is available for purchase. This is not the first time a studio has been accused of using fan art without permission. Activision faced a similar situation in 2022 and later apologized. The Elder Scrolls Online was released in 2014 and will be releasing its Necrom: Shadow Over Morrowind expansion in June.


While it’s always disappointing to hear about artistic theft, it’s encouraging to see that the Elder Scrolls Online team is taking swift action to rectify the situation. There’s no excuse for stolen art, and it’s heartening to see the community coming together to support the original artist. As gamers, we want to see fairness and respect in all aspects of game development, and it’s great to see the Elder Scrolls Online team working to uphold these values. We’ll be eagerly watching to see what resolution they come to and hope to see all parties involved treated fairly and with respect.