{"id":997,"date":"2024-09-18T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-18T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dulcipass.net\/?p=997"},"modified":"2024-09-18T23:58:30","modified_gmt":"2024-09-18T23:58:30","slug":"how-the-elder-scrolls-castles-builds-on-fallout-shelter-to-create-a-fascinatingly-authentic-elder-scrolls-spin-off","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/dulcipass.net\/index.php\/2024\/09\/18\/how-the-elder-scrolls-castles-builds-on-fallout-shelter-to-create-a-fascinatingly-authentic-elder-scrolls-spin-off\/","title":{"rendered":"How The Elder Scrolls: Castles Builds on Fallout Shelter to Create a Fascinatingly Authentic Elder Scrolls Spin-Off"},"content":{"rendered":"<article id=\"single-204257\" class=\"mssrc-features font-- has--theme has--branding\" data-clarity-region=\"article\">\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<header class=\"xwsrc-block-post-header is-style-fifty-fifty has-high-density has-text-align-left\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-50\">\n<div class=\"post-header__content has-text-align-left\">\n<ul class=\"post-tags__list\">\n<li class=\"post-tags__item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/mobile-gaming\/\" class=\"kicker post__meta--category\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Category: <\/span>Mobile Gaming<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2024\/09\/\" class=\"kicker\">September 18, 2024<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"h2\">How The Elder Scrolls: Castles Builds on Fallout Shelter to Create a Fascinatingly Authentic Elder Scrolls Spin-Off<\/h1>\n<div class=\"post-header__author post-header__author--line\">\n<div class=\"post-header__author__bylines\">\n<ul class=\"post-header__author__list\">\n<li class=\"post-header__author__list__item\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/dulcipass.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/bb5c9a891d1d92e6330f649048c1d27b\" class=\"avatar avatar-144 photo\" height=\"144\" width=\"144\" \/><span class=\"post-header__author__name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/author\/joeskrebels\/\">Joe Skrebels, Xbox Wire Editor-in-Chief<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-50\">\n<div class=\"post-header__image\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2024\/09\/18\/elder-scrolls-castles-interview\/\" class=\"featured-image size-large default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/dulcipass.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1-1-bf12a38794d99aae8197-1024x576-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Elder Scrolls Castles Hero\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"post__content\">\n<section class=\"xwsrc-block-content-block\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-50 push--25 column--content\">\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<p>Almost a decade ago, <em>Fallout Shelter<\/em> transformed the Wasteland we knew into a mobile management game, turning players into Overseers for their very own vault. It was a worldwide smash, taking what we loved about Fallout and transmuting it into something brand new \u2013 and now Bethesda Game Studios is taking that idea further, with a whole new franchise, in <em>The Elder Scrolls: Castles<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Available now for iOS and Android, <em>Castles<\/em> builds on what <em>Fallout Shelter<\/em> began, allowing you to control rulers and their subjects as you build a thriving castle in the world of Tamriel. As Bethesda Game Studios\u2019 Director of Mobile Games, Craig Lafferty puts it:<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em>Castles<\/em> is the spiritual successor to <em>Fallout Shelter<\/em>. In <em>Castles<\/em>, you\u2019ll take on the role of the right hand of the king or queen and manage your kingdom from the ground up. You\u2019ll build the castle of your dreams, rule over your subjects, and make critical decisions about your kingdom\u2019s future as you build your dynasty.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEvery day in our world is a year in the game. Time passes, subjects live and die, and rulers change as you build your dynasty. Eventually you will need to find new resources and items to keep your castle growing. Craft and equip outfits and weapons to your subjects and send them on epic quests to battle classic Elder Scrolls creatures and enjoy the rewards.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>.post-template-default .xwsrc-block-content-block .wp-block-column.flex-basis-50.push&#8211;25.column&#8211;content {<br \/>\n\tflex: 100%;<br \/>\n\tmargin-left: 0;<br \/>\n}<\/p>\n<section class=\"xwsrc-block-content-image\">\n<aside class=\"fullwidth-media\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"http:\/\/dulcipass.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TES-Castles_Screenshots_AppStore_2796x1290_02-RAW-ccb85bea2835bdb6b6b4-1900x886-1.jpg\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\n\t\t\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-100 column--content\">\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<p>Key to the team\u2019s work has been taking what players loved about <em>Fallout Shelter<\/em> and (often quite literally) building on it, while capturing the vibe of a whole new world. \u201cOur goal has been to build on everything players loved about <em>Fallout Shelter<\/em>, but with a <em>ton<\/em> more content, features and things to do in-game. We know that players loved building their vault in <em>Shelter<\/em> but wanted more ways to customize and make it their own. Because of that, in <em>Castles<\/em>, you can fully customize a built castle at any time, and these changes impact not only how your castle looks like \u2018visually\u2019, but it can also affect gameplay to some extent.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>That means your castle isn\u2019t just a growing series of rooms, but dynamically reacts to what you do \u2013 build a new wing and zoom out and you\u2019ll notice that your changes have resulted in new turrets and offshoots of the wider building. Add to that the ability to decorate your castle (with added benefits for each decoration you choose), and you have a place that feels distinctly <em>yours<\/em>. \u201cWe\u2019ve aimed to provide players with as much castle-building flexibility as possible\u201d adds Lafferty. \u201cWe look forward to seeing all the fun TES castles that fans will create!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Customization goes deeper than you might imagine \u2013 every new subject you attract to your castle or birth as a baby has a distinct personality that can affect their roles. Some characters may be better suited to crafting tasks like working at a mill, or in the forge, while others may be perfect for heading out on combat-heavy quests to earn rare materials. Some of these traits can be <em>very<\/em> odd \u2013 a personal favorite was my Haunted subject, who\u2019d periodically be chased by a ghost\u2026 who could also do their work for them.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"xwsrc-block-content-image\">\n<aside class=\"fullwidth-media\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"http:\/\/dulcipass.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TES-Castles_Screenshots_AppStore_2796x1290_06-RAW-045200d5491a8d8e9c1f-1900x886-1.jpg\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\n\t\t\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-100 column--content\">\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">And atop them all is your ruler \u2013 you can choose your king or queen, and their heir, which can affect things wildly. \u201cThe ruler\u2019s traits affect <em>everyone<\/em> in the Castle,\u201d says Lafferty, \u201cwhether it\u2019s through their rulings or general influence over the subjects. For example, a ruler\u2019s personality trait could make subjects more productive, but less happy at the same time. So, paying attention to your ruler\u2019s traits\/personalities can affect the overall happiness and productivity of your subjects roaming within Castles\u2019 walls.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Your ruler has more to do than simply sit on a throne, however. <em>Castles<\/em> introduces a rulings system \u2013 you\u2019ll periodically be presented with choices that can affect everyone from individual subjects to the fate of the kingdom around you.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">\u201cWe\u2019ve spent a <em>lot<\/em> of time on the rulings system, making sure it was fun and easy to make rulings, at the same time, ensuring that decisions have a noticeable impact on the subjects in your Castle,\u201d explains Lafferty. \u201cSometimes you\u2019ll see an immediate impact on a subject\u2019s happiness, or a material benefit from a ruling. But others take more time to become more obvious. And rulings can lead to immediate assassination of your ruler or a subject if you\u2019re not careful with your decisions. So, how you rule over your dynasty has a real impact on your subjects and how long your ruler stays in power.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"xwsrc-block-content-image\">\n<aside class=\"fullwidth-media\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"http:\/\/dulcipass.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TES-Castles_Screenshots_AppStore_2796x1290_04-RAW-2a21c230b4870c2c099e-1900x886-1.jpg\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\n\t\t\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-100 column--content\">\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<p>There\u2019s a lot more to this than you might expect from a mobile game \u2013 and it\u2019s been designed to evolve over time, always offering something new for you to rule over. With each in-game year taking a real-life day to pass, <em>Castles <\/em>is designed to offer something new for you constantly. \u201cThis is where the growing a dynasty and building a lasting legacy really comes into play,\u201d says Lafferty. \u201cThe passage of time means the player needs to always have a proper succession plan in place for the heir to the throne.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe did a lot of work in the game design to ensure that subject relationships and how long a ruler reigns are elements that players can work towards improving. Players also need to continue to improve their gear type and level to progress through the quests. It\u2019s an important mechanic within the game. We have a Dynasty Level system, with rewards that continues on endlessly. Our goal is to update the game regularly with new dynasty levels, quests, events, and challenges.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>On top of this, <em>Castles<\/em> is designed to be a treasure trove for Elder Scrolls fans, and the more you play, the more you\u2019ll see how the game ties into the wider world. \u201cWe\u2019ve worked particularly hard to make sure that <em>Castles <\/em>feels as authentic as possible to the Elder Scrolls Universe,\u201d explains Lafferty. \u201cAnd die-hard fans will be able to pick up on this when playing the game.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>From the game\u2019s score, to the sheer number of classic Elder Scrolls races included as subjects (who form their own distinct factions within your castle) to even the smallest pieces of dialogue (\u201cdialogue bubbles often have direct and indirect references to The Elder Scrolls universe, lore and locations \u2013 including some references only the hardcore fan will recognize\u201d), there\u2019s a lot to discover here.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"xwsrc-block-content-image\">\n<aside class=\"fullwidth-media\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"http:\/\/dulcipass.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TES-Castles_Screenshots_AppStore_2796x1290_05-RAW-8c7d490a83982310d5a4-1900x886-1.jpg\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\n\t\t\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-100 column--content\">\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<p>You can even pick up unique subjects who\u2019ve appeared in other Elder Scrolls games. \u201cFor example, [<em>Skyrim<\/em>&#8216;s] Ulfric is a legendary subject, and so is the Adoring Fan,\u201d teases Lafferty. \u201cThese legendary subjects have various unique traits that player can take advantage of to elevate their <em>Castles<\/em> experience&#8230; From assigning them to stations for more effective output, to making babies and carrying those traits further.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Both the game itself and its connections to The Elder Scrolls will only get deeper over time. <em>Castles<\/em> may only just have arrived, but the team has a lot of plans in place for how it can grow. \u201cWe have <em>tons<\/em> of ideas for more content \u2013 we really had to force ourselves to stop adding new features and focus on releasing the game! All to say that we have so many great ideas that will be coming into the game. From simple elements, like new decorations, to whole new ways to play the game and interact with friends.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Right now, the game\u2019s seeing a Redguard-themed event (including the ability to transform the look of your castle entirely), but we\u2019ll see <em>Castles<\/em> take on multiple Elder Scrolls locations over time. The team is also planning on expanding the game\u2019s quests, and has some still-secret plans for how to celebrate real-life holidays in your virtual kingdom.<\/p>\n<p>It may have begun as a successor to <em>Fallout Shelter<\/em> but, <em>Castles <\/em>is already evolving into something truly new \u2013 pick your rulers wisely, and see how far this goes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside aria-labelledby=\"related-stories--204257__title\" id=\"related-stories--204257\" class=\"curated-content-panel\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-border--top\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-30\">\n<h2 id=\"related-stories--204257__title\">\n                        Related Stories <span class=\"sr-only\"> for &#8220;How The Elder Scrolls: Castles Builds on Fallout Shelter to Create a Fascinatingly Authentic Elder Scrolls Spin-Off&#8221;<\/span><br \/>\n                    <\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp=block-column flex-basis-70\">\n<div 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