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Fallout: London lead thinks Bethesda has "probably gone one game too far" with Elder Scrolls and Fallout: "It's time to go off into the sunset and look at selling off your IP"

Dean Carter, Fallout: London project lead, says Bethesda may have gone one game too far with Elder Scrolls and Fallout.
Carter suggests it may be time to sunset the IP and consider selling it to refresh the franchise.
The criticism centers on perceived decline in writing across recent Bethesda outputs.
Carter argues better writers could elevate future Elder Scrolls and Fallout titles.
The interview frames Bethesda and Microsoft’s massive IPs as potentially risky long-term investments.
London project lead resigns to the idea that Fallout: London aimed for a darker tone than Bethesda’s recent outputs.
The piece situates Fallout: London within ongoing debates about franchise fatigue and IP management.
The article includes broader context from GamesRadar on Fallout and Elder Scrolls discussions.
The piece notes writers as a key factor in reviving the franchise’s tone and quality.
Bethesda’s writing quality is a focal point of Carter’s critique of recent titles.
The story reflects fan and industry discussions about the risk of franchise fatigue.

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