The Elder Scrolls: Castles mobile game gets soft-launched on iOS and Android

Bethesda's shadow launched The Elder Scrolls: Castles, a Fallout Shelter-like mobile game, in September. Over the weekend, the Microsoft-owned publisher revealed that its new mobile title had a soft launch on iOS and Android and was available for download in select countries.

Developed by the same team behind the wildly popular mobile game Fallout Shelter, The Elder Scrolls: Castles allows players to build their own empire “where every day in our world is a year in the game world.”

In Castles, players can customize their castles from the ground up, adding and expanding rooms, just like in Fallout Shelter. As the ruler of an empire, you will train your subjects, appoint heirs, and maintain order to help expand your kingdom's influence.

Another major feature of the gameplay, besides the kingdom management aspect, is the equipment of your heroes. You will be able to undertake epic quests, so your heroes must be well equipped with powerful equipment before being sent into battle against classic Elder Scrolls enemies to collect valuable items for your kingdom.

According to Bethesda's statement, “this soft launch is one of the first stages in which we receive your feedback and make changes before its worldwide launch.” This means that while availability may expand to other countries in the coming weeks, the game will not be generally available during this “soft launch” period.

Speaking of availability, Bethesda confirmed that iOS and Android users in the Philippines are the only ones who have access to The Elder Scrolls: Castles at the moment. Of course, don't hesitate to change the location of your Google Play Store if you absolutely must try the game before its global launch this year.