‘The Elder Scrolls: Blades’ Delayed to 2019

By Brian Crecente

LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – “The Elder Scrolls: Blades” won’t be released on Android and iOS devices until early 2019, according to the official Twitter page for .

The game was announced during E3 with an original release date of fall 2018.

The free-to-play role-playing game is set in the Elder Scrolls universe and designed to be played with simple gestures. Developer Bethesda said the game will feature “beautifully rendered, console-quality environments; powerful magic; tons of gear to collect; upgradeable skills; and, of course, real-time fantasy battles! Fights are settled using the touchscreen to slash [with] your sword, deflect oncoming attacks, cast a mighty bolt of lightning, and more.”

In the tweet announcing the delay, Bethesda noted that players can still sign up for a beta .