Fans of the persistent online community for The Elder Scrolls: Blades face disappointment as Bethesda reveals plans to terminate the free-to-play mobile game's servers indefinitely on June 30. The news, initially highlighted on Reddit, coincides with the title's removal from the App Store and Google Play, leaving it inaccessible on the Nintendo eShop as well.
To mark the occasion, current users can claim a complimentary package of Gems and Sigils, and every offering in the virtual marketplace will cost only a single Gem or Sigil. As the end approaches, the action-oriented offshoot will have reached its sixth anniversary following the 2020 launch across Android, iOS, and Nintendo Switch platforms. It achieved initial popularity, attracting over one million downloads on iOS within the opening week of its early access phase, yet it failed to match the financial triumphs of Bethesda's core series entries.
Ultimately, The Elder Scrolls: Blades received a 'Generally Unfavorable' rating on Metacritic, where reviewers criticized its repetitive gameplay and heavy reliance on in-app purchases. This development was somewhat anticipated, given Bethesda's prior decision to discontinue support for another side project, The Elder Scrolls: Legends, which saw development cease in 2019 and its servers go dark in January 2025. Those seeking a portable extension of Bethesda's mythical universe can turn to The Elder Scrolls: Castles as an ongoing option.