Elder Scrolls Creator, Battling Incurable Illness, Steps Away from Video Game Industry
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- Julian LeFay, a founding legend behind The Elder Scrolls series and co-founder of Oncelost Games, is stepping back from the gaming industry due to health issues, specifically battling cancer.
- LeFays longtime colleague, Ted Peterson, announced the news in a heartfelt press release, expressing sorrow at the loss for the gaming community.
- Oncelost Games continues undeterred, working on an open-world RPG titled The Wayward Realms, which was LeFays vision before his departure.
- In a touching letter, LeFay invited fans to send messages of support during this difficult time, although his health condition prevents him from reading or responding to them.
Veteran Elder Scrolls Creator Julian LeFay Steps Back due to Health Issues, Oncelost Games Undeterred
Julian LeFay, widely recognized as one of the founding legends behind The Elder Scrolls saga and a key figure in its initial two episodes, is withdrawing from the gaming industry due to severe health issues. His longtime colleague, Ted Peterson, announced the news in a heartfelt press release. In 2019, LeFay also founded the independent studio Oncelost Games with former Bethesda members, where they were developing an open-world RPG titled The Wayward Realms.
Legendary Elder Scrolls Creator Julian LeFay Bids Farewell to Gaming Industry Amidst Health Struggles
LeFay has decided to leave the gaming industry to spend his remaining time with loved ones. He has been bravely battling cancer, and his doctors have indicated that his time is limited. The industry is preparing to bid farewell to a true legend: a co-founder of Oncelost Games and the father of The Elder Scrolls series. In a heartfelt letter, LeFay invited players and fans to send him messages of support during this difficult period. While he will receive these messages at his hospital bed, his health condition regrettably prevents him from reading or responding to them. LeFay’s letter stated: “Even in the face of this challenge, my commitment to The Wayward Realms and all of you never wavered. I worked tirelessly to ensure my vision for a great RPG endures. Now, I need to distance myself from Oncelost Games for my own health and to spend my final moments surrounded by family.” LeFay’s contributions to the gaming community will be greatly missed.
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