Oblivion is afraid of Trump: The presentation of a new chapter for The Elder Scrolls Online canceled due to Biden’s inauguration

Publisher Bethesda Softworks and studio ZeniMax Online scared to hold a presentation of a new chapter on January 22 Gates of oblivion (“Oblivion Gate“) for MMO The Elder Scrolls Online… This is stated in the official press release.

Twitch-broadcast with a demonstration of the new DLC was supposed to take place on January 22 (Moscow time). However, the company fears that the inauguration ceremony of the new US president could interfere with the presentation. Joe Bidenscheduled for January 20th.

The decision of Bethesda top managers was influenced by the story around the storming of the Capitol, organized in early January by the supporters of the current US President Donald Trump, among whom a fan of the game was noticed Dishonored with a tattoo on his arm in the form of a mark Alien.

Law enforcement agencies do not rule out that new riots may begin in Washington on the day of the inauguration. Moreover, the offices ZeniMax, Bethesda Softworks, Bethesda Game Studios and ZeniMax Online are based in Maryland, which borders the capital. Actually, Bethesda is the name of the northwestern suburb of Washington.

“Given the recent events, we decided to play it safe. We have players all over the world, but most of the company’s employees live and work near the capital,” the statement said.

Now the presentation of Gates of Oblivion will take place only on January 27th. It will be hosted by the head of ZeniMax Online Studios Matt Fireor and Senior Vice President, International Marketing, Bethesda Softworks Pete Hines.

According to preliminary data, in the new chapter, the heroes of Tamriel will have to face a new threat in the person of the Daedric prince. Mehrunes Dagon… The chapter “Oblivion Gate” should not deviate from the usual concept, within which four paid DLCs are released per year: two locations and two sets of dungeons.

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