Skyrim Makers to Develop New Game Called “Dragonborn”?
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim developer Bethesda has filed another trademark related to the open-world RPG. With their latest filing, they are trying to claim ownership of the term "Dragonborn." Could they be developing a new game under this name?
"Dragonborn" is a key phrase in Skyrim's lore. It refers to a person who is able to speak the language of dragons like the protagonist of the game. By using certain dragon shouts, they can unleash devastating power in battle. Bethesda previously trademarked one of the famously used shouts in the game such as, "Fus Ro Dah."
The trademark app applies to "computer game software for use with computers and video game consoles" as well as "downloadable computer game software offered via the internet and wireless devices." It's possible that this is the name of a future DLC pack for Skyrim. It's less likely, but still possible, that Dragonborn is the name of an all-new game.
Last April, Bethesda announced the first downloadable content for Skyrim is called Dawnguard. The company has not released the DLC yet but it is speculated that they have done little planning for the add-ons.
Dragonborn is a good title for a new Skyrim adventure. However, if Dragonborn is the new DLC for the latter, we will not be hearing about it until this summer or for a long time since Bethesda has not released Dawnguard yet.
The application for the trademark may also be a preventive measure for Bethesda to stop other companies from capitalizing on the popularity of Skyrim. This will also prevent game developers in making a game similar to Skyrim using Dragonborn as title.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is the fifth installment of The Elder Scrolls was released last November. Skyrim's main story revolves around the player character's efforts to defeat Alduin, a Dragon god who is prophesied to destroy the world. Set two hundred years after Oblivion, the game takes place in the fictional province of Skyrim, upon the continent of Tamriel, and the planet of Nirn. The open world gameplay of the Elder Scrolls series returns in Skyrim; the player can explore the land at will and ignore or postpone the main quest indefinitely.
