Bethesda Game Studios

Bethesda Game Studios at a Glance

Bethesda Game Studios has operated as an American developer since its founding in 2001 and the release of its first game under this name in 2002. The studio is currently led by executive producer Todd Howard and serves as the internal development team for Bethesda Softworks. You can find their work on a wide range of platforms, with PC being the most common destination for their 29 titles listed here. They have also released games for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and various other systems including Nintendo Switch and mobile devices. Their output has grown significantly over time. The studio released seven games during the 2000s, fifteen in the 2010s, and six so far in the 2020s. This pattern shows a period of high activity in the second decade of the 21st century before a slight slowdown in recent years. The company focuses heavily on role-playing games, which make up 26 of their listed titles. They also have a strong presence in adventure and shooter genres, with 14 and 12 games respectively. Quality across their portfolio is generally positive. Their average rating sits at 76.6 out of 100 based on 17 rated titles. Most of these ratings fall into the great or good categories. The studio has nine titles rated above 80, six between 60 and 79, one mixed rating, and only one poor rating. Top performers include The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Anniversary Edition with a score of 91.2 and Dishonored: Death of the Outsider Deluxe Bundle at 90. Fallout 3 also maintains a strong standing with an 86.3 rating. Recent releases show the studio continues to work on its established franchises. Starfield received an 80.8 rating in September 2023. Later titles include The Elder Scrolls: Castles from late 2024 and Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition scheduled for November 2025. While they have released some smaller simulator, strategy, and sports games, their reputation is built on massive role-playing experiences. Bethesda Game Studios Montreal operates as a separate location to support the main studio in the United States. Their catalog remains dominated by major series like The Elder Scrolls and Fallout, though they do occasionally publish other projects under their own banner.

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