Starfield Lead Quest Designer Will Shen Joins Something Wicked Games for Horror Fantasy RPG Wyrdsong
Bethesda Games Studios has bid farewell to lead quest designer and Bethesda design director, Will Shen, as he embarks on a new adventure with Something Wicked Games. Shen, who played a pivotal role in the development of Starfield, has made the move to work on Something Wicked Games’ upcoming horror fantasy RPG, Wyrdsong.
A Farewell to Bethesda, A Warm Welcome to Something Wicked Games
After an impressive 14-year tenure at Bethesda Games Studios, Will Shen marked his departure from the renowned game development company on October 16, 2023. Having dedicated his talents and expertise to Bethesda, including his role as lead quest designer for Starfield, Shen is excited to embrace new opportunities as a part of Something Wicked Games.
As the new lead content designer for Something Wicked Games, Shen’s primary focus will be on the highly anticipated Wyrdsong. While specific details about the game are scarce, it has been described as a preternatural open-world RPG set in a fictional version of Portugal during the Middle Ages, infused with elements of the occult.
A Journey of Challenging Reality and Choices
One intriguing aspect of Wyrdsong is its promise to immerse players in a campaign quest that will leave them questioning their reality and the choices they make. With his wealth of experience in developing captivating quests and content for titles like Starfield, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Fallout 4, and Fallout: 76, Shen is poised to take on this role as the driving force behind Wyrdsong’s quest content and development.
Fans of Shen’s previous work can expect the same level of intricacy, excitement, and connection to the game world’s lore in Wyrdsong’s quests. The fusion of fantasy, Portugal’s rich history, and occult elements is sure to create an unforgettable gaming experience.
Joining Forces with a Dream Team
Shen is not the only creative designer to join Something Wicked Games and contribute to the development of Wyrdsong. The studio has also attracted talent from renowned game developers such as Robert Land from Obsidian Entertainment, Akil Hooper, and Jessica Sliwinski. This collaboration promises to elevate Wyrdsong to new heights.
Release details for Wyrdsong have yet to be announced since its initial announcement in 2022, suggesting that the game is still in its early stages of development. However, fans can rest assured that with Shen on board, the quests in Wyrdsong will undoubtedly be spectacular.