
The Elder Scrolls: Arena struggled at launch but built a billion-dollar franchise
The Elder Scrolls: Arena struggled to sell when it launched in 1994. Designer Ted Peterson described its release as disastrous in many ways, but word of mouth helped the game establish what became a billion-dollar franchise.
- The Elder Scrolls: Arena struggled with early sales after its 1994 release.
- Retailers cancelled orders when Bethesda failed to ship the game on time.

