The Elder Scrolls 6 Can’t Ignore One Big ESO Addition

Discussion about The Elder Scrolls 6 has purely been a matter of speculation and theories, as Bethesda hasn’t really offered any concrete updates since the game’s announcement way back in 2018. After the massive success of Skyrim, The Elder Scrolls 6 has a lot to live up to, and as the wait continues year after year, many have grown restless, theorizing what the next chapter could have in store for players.

While there is nothing set in stone, there have been personal wish lists and hopes for features included in The Elder Scrolls 6. When theorizing about what could be included in The Elder Scrolls 6, looking at The Elder Scrolls Online may offer a glimpse at certain features and mechanics. It’s unclear if there will be any similarities between the two games, but The Elder Scrolls 6 would greatly benefit from including one of ESO‘s most popular additions: Tales of Tribute.

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One of ESO’s Strongest Post-Launch Updates

Tales of Tribute was added to ESO in 2022 alongside the High Isle chapter.

Tales of Tribute is a two-player card game that can be played with either NPCs or other players online. The basic goal of the game is to outwit one’s opponent while creating a strategy from a deck of cards. This strategy-based deck-builder may be newer to ESO, but it has quickly become a huge hit among many of the game’s players. It can be a real challenge that forces players to use some serious brain power in order to outsmart opponents, which also makes it really addictive. If The Elder Scrolls 6 wants to excite a lot of players leading up to the game’s launch, then confirmation of adding Tales of Tribute would be a great update.

There is no time limit when playing against NPCs, but there is a turn timer when facing other players.

The Witcher 3 – Gwent
Red Dead Redemption 2 – Poker
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth – Queen’s Blood
Fallout: New Vegas – Caravan
Final Fantasy 8 – Triple Triad

This list is just a few of the popular card games that have been included in some iconic games, and The Elder Scrolls 6 would be wise to add itself to the roster with Tales of Tribute. Following criticism that Starfield‘s world is not as immersive as past Bethesda games, the developer needs to make sure that there is plenty in The Elder Scrolls 6‘s world that helps it feel more alive, and a card game like Tales of Tribute could do just that.

There are even Skyrim mods that add Final Fantasy 8‘s Triple Triad to the game.

The Elder Scrolls 6 Faces Massive Expectations

Despite the hype surrounding it, The Elder Scrolls 6 has an uphill battle ahead. Bethesda really has to deliver if it wants to make up for Starfield‘s mixed reception, and the expectations are daunting. This puts Bethesda in a seemingly impossible situation, but Tales of Tribute would be a strong addition that would make a lot of ESO fans happy.

A card game may seem like a small addition, but these types of mini-games have proven to build their own cult followings within fan bases. Gwent became so popular in The Witcher 3 that it received its own spin-off. While card games don’t resonate with every player, certain gamers love how it further draws them into a game’s world.

Gwent: The Witcher Card Game is a free-to-play spin-off that focuses solely on the popular mini-game.

Only time will tell what features lie within The Elder Scrolls 6, but Bethesda will hopefully bring some of ESO‘s strongest elements to the highly-anticipated RPG. It’s unclear when the next piece of Elder Scrolls 6 news sees the light of day, but when it does, it’s bound to cause a frenzy of further speculation.