SNEAK PEEK
Enter the World of The Elder Scrolls: Blades
Like the revered Elder Scrolls games for PC and console, Blades is a beautifully rendered first-person role-playing game—but this time it’s designed expressly for iPhone and iPad. From the controls to the combat, this immersive trek stays true to its roots, while being streamlined enough to play with one hand.
Blades takes place in Tamriel, the lush fantasyland where fans of Skyrim and other Elder Scrolls adventures have roamed far and wide. You’re an agent of the Empire who’s been forced into exile—and return home to find it totally destroyed.
In the game’s story mode, you’ll embark on quests and rebuild your town. But that’s only part of the fun.
Blades also offers the Abyss, an endless dungeon that grows increasingly perilous as you fight your way through. And an Arena mode pits you against other players in thrilling, real-time duels.
Though Elder Scrolls games are known for their depth and intricacy, Blades feels remarkably accessible. To walk to a certain area, simply tap it. Swipe to look around. And to swing your sword while fighting wights and goblins, just hold and release. Onscreen buttons let you block, shield-bash, or hurl lightning bolts.
Blades launches later this year, but you can pre-order it now to start your adventure the moment it arrives.