The new lead of The Elder Scrolls Online has said the long-running MMO is “here to stay”, despite recent heavy layoffs affecting its wider organisation. The reassurance matters because it signals continued support for a game now in its twelfth year, with Bethesda providing additional assistance alongside the existing development team.

The studio is promising “all-new experiences in Skyrim”, although the article does not specify what form these will take or when they will arrive. The comments position the game’s future around further Elder Scrolls-themed content and closer involvement from Bethesda proper, following a difficult period of job losses.