Kurt Kuhlmann, Bethesda’s former Elder Scrolls loremaster, recently revealed that he left the company after waiting over a decade for a promised lead designer role on The Elder Scrolls 6. This revelation sheds light on the internal dynamics of game development at one of the industry’s most renowned studios, highlighting the challenges and frustrations that can arise when expectations clash with corporate decisions. Kuhlmann’s departure underscores a broader issue within the gaming industry: the prolonged development cycles that can leave talented individuals feeling sidelined.