E3 2017: Bethesda Conference Round-Up

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Bethesda has had another dedicated press conference this year for E3 2017 and despite being a scant 30 minutes long it has some juicy new reveals.

Sequels & Standalones

• Dishonored: Death of the Outsider - PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

"She was once one of Dunwall’s most notorious killers-for-hire. She traveled to Karnaca in search of redemption in Dishonored 2. And now, fan-favorite character Billie Lurk (aka Megan Foster) will return in Dishonored: Death of the Outsider. Reuniting with her mentor – the legendary assassin Daud – Billie will explore the dark underbelly of Karnaca in order to pull off the ultimate assassination: killing the Outsider."

Release: September 15th, 2017

Dishonored: Death of the Outsider
The notorious Billie Lurk makes her return in Dishonored: Death of the Outsider. Reuniting with her mentor – the lege...
Release Dates
15 Sep 2017-PS4
15 Sep 2017-Xbox One
15 Sep 2017-PC
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• The Evil Within 2 - PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

"Set in Union, a crumbling city built using Lily’s mind as the Core, The Evil Within 2 presents a mix of closed off, claustrophobic environments that are reminiscent of the first game, and new, less linear areas that will give you the opportunity to explore at your own pace. You’ll be able to wander freely and poke through all the dark corners of the world at your leisure, but this is still a survival horror game, and ammo and resources will be scarce. You’ll need to prepare carefully and move cautiously as you discover the secrets of Union and unravel Mobius’ plans from within STEM."

"Using Sebastian’s new communicator device, you will have intermittent access to the real world, with Sebastian’s former protégé Juli Kidman feeding you information from the other end. The communicator device also acts as your guide to Union, offering up unique resonance points in the world that will lead you to resources, side quests, information about the state of the city, and even Lily as you use the communicator to follow in your daughter’s footsteps through STEM. You’ll have to dust off your detective skills and put them to work as you journey through the warped wreckage of Union and face off against untold evils in your attempt to rescue Lily before it’s too late."

Release: October 13th, 2017

The Evil Within 2
You are Detective Sebastian Castellanos and at your lowest point. But when given a chance to save your daughter, you ...
Release Dates
13 Oct 2017-PC
13 Oct 2017-Xbox One
13 Oct 2017-PS4
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• Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus - PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

"Set in America in 1961, The New Colossus will take BJ (dubbed “Terror-Billy” by the Nazis) from post-nuclear Manhattan to small-town Roswell to the bayous and boulevards of New Orleans and beyond, as he leads the Resistance against the Nazi occupation of his beloved country."

"But this isn’t just the riveting tale of one man’s mission to build a movement and fight the evil that’s overtaken his nation. BJ must also rebuild himself. After barely surviving the assassination of Nazi General Deathshead at the end of Wolfenstein: The New Order, BJ begins his exhilarating adventure while still recovering from his extensive injuries. Bloody but unbowed, he soon finds himself fully restored and stronger than ever. Along the way, BJ will mow down anyone in his path using an awesome arsenal of high-tech weaponry, including the Laserkraftwerk (perfect for disintegrating Nazi goons) or the Dieselkraftwerk (built to blast a bunch of enemies with gas-powered grenades). BJ can also get up close and personal using the new hatchet – because there’s nothing more satisfying than slamming a handheld ax into the crunchy cranium of a vile Nazi commandant."

Release: October 27th, 2017

Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
An exhilarating adventure brought to life by the industry-leading id Tech 6, Wolfenstein II sends players to Nazi-con...
Release Dates
26 Oct 2017-Xbox One
29 Jun 2018-Switch
26 Oct 2017-PC
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DLCs, Expansions & New(ish)

• Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind - Horns of the Reach - PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

"Horns of the Reach will introduce two new dungeons (Bloodroot Forge and Falkreath Hold), and is packed full of excitement to keep your adventure rolling. This DLC pack will also include new items, monster masks and achievements. You’ll be able to grab Horns of the Reach via the in-game Crown Store."

"When Horns of the Reach launches, the base game will also get a major (free!) update. This update will include a new Battlegrounds map (Arcane University) and a new Battlegrounds ruleset (Chaos Ball), in addition to new homes, furnishings, cosmetics, Crown Crates and holiday events. This update will be available to all ESO players (though only Morrowind owners will have access to the Battlegrounds content), even if they don’t pick up Horns of the Reach."

Release: August, 2017

• Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind - Clockwork City - PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

"Explore even more of Sotha Sil’s Clockwork City in this major new DLC game pack coming to ESO. Daedric forces are at work once again – and your help is needed to prevent disaster. With more than 10 hours of fresh content, Clockwork City will keep you busy later this year – and will have a few surprises in store. Clockwork City is a standard DLC game pack and does not require the user to have purchased Morrowind."

Release: Coming Soon (2017)

• The Elder Scrolls: Legends - Heroes of Skyrim - PC, iOS, Android

"Heroes of Skyrim reintroduces some of our favorite characters from The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, including allies like Aela the Huntress, J’Zargo and Delphine, as well as some Dragons of legend like Alduin and Paarthurnax. The Dragons in Heroes of Skyrim appear across all attributes, and many will reward players for playing them with other Dragons."

"One of the biggest new gameplay changes in Heroes of Skyrim is the introduction of a couple of new keywords, namely the Shouts. Much like in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Shouts have three different levels that increase in power. Where in Skyrim you would be able to “level up” a Shout by finding words of power, your Shouts in Legends power up the more you use them. The first time you play a Shout, you get its first level. The second time, you get the second level, and the third time… well, you get the picture. There are even cards that progress your Shout cards more quickly, which we’ll talk more about soon."

Release: June 29th, 2017

The Elder Scrolls: Legends - Heroes of Skyrim
This brand-new set of over 150 cards will include new mechanics like Shouts, familiar characters, and, of course, dra...
Release Dates
29 Jun 2017-PC
29 Jun 2017-iOS
29 Jun 2017-Mac
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• The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Nintendo Switch

"The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim for the Nintendo Switch includes all-new gameplay features like motion controls for combat and lockpicking, outfits and gear from The Legend of Zelda, plus additional loot unlocked from compatible The Legend of Zelda amiibo. Take down enemies with the Master Sword, protect yourself with the Hylian Shield or look heroic in the Champion’s Tunic. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim for the Nintendo Switch also includes all official add-ons: Dawnguard, Hearthfire and Dragonborn."

Release: Q4 2017

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
One of the most beloved games of the seventh generation of consoles, Skyrim Special Edition brings the epic fantasy t...
Release Dates
28 Oct 2016-Xbox One
17 Nov 2017-Switch
28 Oct 2016-PC
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Virtual F'ing Reality

• DOOM: VFR - PC, PlayStation 4

"In DOOM: VFR, the demons from Hell have wiped out everyone inside the UAC’s Martian research facility – except you. As the last known human survivor, you have to restore operational stability and stop the demonic invasion. There’s only one catch: you’re about to be slaughtered yourself. But thanks to a top-secret UAC research program, your consciousness has been transferred to an artificial intelligence matrix. Along with all kinds classic DOOM weaponry, you’ll be armed with the ability to Teleport and Jet-Strafe so you can move fast in combat and quickly close the distance between you and the demons, then blow them to bloody bits with your Tele-frag ability. As an A.I. operative, you can also transfer your consciousness to UAC devices and robots to solve puzzles and gain access to new areas (including two never-before-seen sections of the UAC Martian Research Facility)."

Release: Coming Soon (2017)

DOOM VFR
In DOOM VFR you take on the hellish nightmares that await in the UAC’s Martian research facility - all in first-perso...
Release Dates
1 Dec 2017-PC
1 Dec 2017-PS4
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• Fallout 4 VR - PC

"With the power of VR, you’ll be able to get up-close-and-personal with the dangers of a post-apocalyptic world as you fight for survival. Featuring new combat, crafting and building systems fully reimagined for VR – including VR-enhanced V.A.T.S. – Fallout 4 VR isn’t just a jaunt through the Wasteland, it’s the entire game. The whole world is fully explorable. That includes hundreds of locations, characters and quests. This is your opportunity to step into the Wasteland and experience Fallout 4 in a whole new way."

Release: October 2017

Fallout 4 VR
Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of Fallout 3 and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, welcome you to the wo...
Release Dates
12 Dec 2017-PC
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