Microsoft acquires Zenimax, Bethesda games for non-Xbox consoles to be decided “on a case by case basis”
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Microsoft announced today that it has acquired ZeniMax Media, the parent company of Bethesda Softworks. What might that mean for Switch owners? Potentially, not much.
Bethesda finally started to support a Nintendo console in Switch with the likes of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Doom, Wolfenstein, and more. Doom Eternal was also previously announced for the system, but it doesn’t have a release date. The question now is whether there will be future support. Xbox boss Phil Spencer did tell Bloomberg that Microsoft will decide on whether to launch Bethesda games on “other consoles” outside of Xbox “on a case by case basis.”
Microsoft has also confirmed that it is honoring any other agreements made prior to the acquisition. Based on that, as well as the company’s support for Switch with games such as Minecraft and Ori, we should still at least be getting Doom Eternal on Switch.
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Doom Eternal dev gives update on Switch version – game is “very close”, will talk about it “in the not too distant future”
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Although it launched about half a year ago, Switch fans are still waiting for the release of Doom Eternal. We still don’t have any sort of idea as to when it’s launching on the console, but the good news is that things are coming along.
During a session for PAX Online x EGX Digital, Doom Eternal executive producer Marty Stratton provided a status update. The Switch version is said to be “very close,” and Stratton noted how “we’re trying to be very uncompromising with what it needs to be because there’s a high demand for it.” He added that it’ll be shown “in the not too distant future.”
Stratton’s full words:
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Doom 64 physical release announced for Switch
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Limited Run Games has announced that it has teamed up with Bethesda to produce physical versions for Doom 64 on Switch.
Aside from a standard copy, fans will be able to purchase a Classic Edition. The latter version includes goodies like a commemorative N64 cart and double-sided poster.
Pre-orders open on September 25 at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET. You’ll be able to reserve a copy on Limited Run Games’ website.
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Doom II receives BTSX, Episode 2 add-on on Switch
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Bethesda has rolled out the latest add-on for the re-release of Doom II on Switch. Players can now experience BTSX, Episode 2, which originally debuted in 2014.
Here’s a bit of information about BTSX, Episode 2:
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Doom and Wolfenstein games, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim discounted for QuakeCon 2020 Switch eShop sale
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Bethesda has put its slate of games on sale for Switch as part of QuakeCon 2020. Fans can save on various Doom and Wolfenstein titles in addition to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
Here’s the full lineup:
The Elder Scrolls: Blades update out now (version 1.8) – event quests and more
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The Elder Scrolls: Blades was updated on Switch this week to version 1.8. Bethesda has implemented event quests, the Sigil Shop, improvements, and bug fixes.
Below are the full patch notes:
Doom Eternal Switch release date coming “pretty soon”, will be “every bit as good as Doom 2016 was”
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Following a panel at Gamelab Live 2020, Gamereactor spoke with Doom Eternal developers Marty Stratton and Hugo Martin. Executive producer Marty Stratton was able to provide an update on how the Switch version is coming along, stating that the release date will be shared “pretty soon” and it’ll be “every bit as good as Doom 2016 was”.
Stratton stated:
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Doom and Doom II updated on Switch with free BTSX add-on
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The classic versions of Doom and Doom II for Switch have been updated, bringing along the latest free add-on. All players can now access BTSX, Episode 1, which offers “27 maps with custom palettes and unique music to give each level its own feel.”
Here’s an overview of BTSX from Bethesda:
The Elder Scrolls: Blades update out now (version 1.7.1) – motion controls for combat and more
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The Elder Scrolls: Blades, which recently found its way to Switch, has received a new update. Bethesda issued version 1.7.1 this week, featuring optional motion controls for combat and more.
The full patch notes are as follows:
Doom updated with Deathless WAD add-on
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The first Doom game has been updated on Switch, allowing players to access the Deathless add-on. The WAD was created by DoomWorld Cacoward Lifetime Achievement recipient James Paddock.
Here’s a bit of additional information:
