The Elder Scrolls: Legends starts its closed beta and sure looks like Hearthstone

Hearthstone’s popularity hasn’t gone unnoticed.

Publisher Bethesda Softworks announced today that its digital card game The Elder Scrolls: Legends has entered its closed beta test. The PC, free-to-play game is based on the popular role-playing series that includes huge hits like The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Bethesda and developer Dire Wolf Digital are also working on an iPad version. The digital card game market is worth $1.2 billion a year. Blizzard’s Hearthstone currently leads the field, making $20 million a month.

Unlock premium content and VIP community perks with GB M A X! Join now to enjoy our free and premium perks. 

Join now →

Sign in to your account.

Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.