How long would it take to develop a game with Todd Howard's level of detail?

Asked on: 7/26/2025

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Developing a game with Todd Howard's level of detail could take 3-5 years or more, depending on team size and resources.

Estimated Duration: 1460 days

Creating a game with the depth and polish of Todd Howard's projects (like Skyrim or Fallout) requires extensive planning, large teams, and iterative development. A AAA-quality open-world game typically takes 3-5 years with 100+ developers, including pre-production, core development, testing, and polishing. Independent developers or smaller teams would need significantly more time. Key factors include scope, engine familiarity, asset creation pipelines, and quality assurance testing for immersive worlds.