It’s a bittersweet moment for enthusiasts of The Elder Scrolls: Legends as the beloved digital card game officially closes its servers, prompting an outpouring of tributes from fans across online communities.
The game, which launched in 2017, was considered “a deep and potentially rewarding alternative to Hearthstone” despite some rocky starts. Following a recovery with the Isle of Madness expansion, it never quite managed to take the spotlight from its rival. After cessation of further development in late 2019, Bethesda announced the game would permanently shutter on January 30, 2025.
With responses ranging from sadness to anger about the sudden end, players have taken to forums to share their farewells, each narrating their fond memories. As one user, Laew_Yrsiy expressed: “We may not know each other, but I’ve certainly met many of you in the game. Thank you all for being my opponents. Especially to those who stayed until the end. See you in Sovngarde.”
Another emotional farewell came from TurningRain, who reminisced about their journey, stating, “Thanks for all of those incredible times together!” Meanwhile, Fyreflyre1 shared heartfelt gratitude towards Bethesda and the players, affirming the game’s place as one of the greatest experiences in gaming history.
Final matches are being shared across platforms like YouTube, but with a sense of loss as there is no celebratory send-off, just video captures of gameplay termination.
As noted by subreddit moderator Tywnis, “To you all, the rampers, the aggros, the mids, the late gamers, the sore losers/winners, the ropers, the invaders, the comboers, all, yes, all—whoever you are: You are Legends.”