ESO Achieves Massive Success with $2 Billion Customer Spend
A massively popular online role-playing game, The Elder Scrolls Online, has made a groundbreaking achievement. ESO has reported a jaw-dropping $2 billion in customer spend this year alone, highlighting the remarkable ongoing success of the game. In an exclusive interview with our team, the studio director, Matt Firor, sheds light on this outstanding milestone and the game’s often overlooked triumphs.
Shining a light on ESO’s Underrated Success
The studio director, Matt Firor, disclosed in our interview that the announcement of the $2 billion figure during the Game Developers Conference aimed to catapult The Elder Scrolls Online into the mainstream spotlight. Despite ESO’s frequent association with the legendary game franchise, Skyrim, it has struggled to capture the widespread attention enjoyed by giants of the genre such as World of Warcraft. However, Firor firmly believes that ESO’s devoted community of players, as well as the studio’s commitment, deserve this recognition, stating, “ESO isn’t often talked about as one of the successful live service games. But it is, it very much is on just about every level.”
ESO’s Undeniable Triumph
Undoubtedly, a game that has amassed an average annual revenue of $200 million over the past ten years is on an exceptional trajectory. Only a handful of gaming behemoths can boast such a remarkable level of success. Firor acknowledges the players’ unwavering dedication to the game, an integral aspect that has cemented its triumph and the studio’s unwavering devotion to its quality. “I think that [$2 billion figure] just shows the commitment that the players have to the game,” expresses Firor passionately. “And also that we at Zenimax Online have. It’s hugely successful, and we love working on it.”
ESO and the Continual Rise of Older Games
ESO’s accomplishment echoes a recent report unveiled at the Game Developers Conference, revealing that older games dominated the majority of total playtime last year. While games like Fortnite and League of Legends dominated the headlines, it is essential to recognize the abundance of highly successful alternative games thriving under the radar.
The Evolution Sparked by Skyrim
ESO’s claim to fame is undeniably linked to the groundbreaking impact of Skyrim, which revolutionized the expectations players had for an Elder Scrolls RPG. Consequently, the multiplayer online game had to undergo radical changes in order to align with Skyrim’s influence and redefine the Elder Scrolls franchise. Overall, the transformation has paid off lucratively, making ESO a must-try game for both new and experienced players.