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Julian LeFay, “the Father of The Elder Scrolls,” Has Died at 59
UNITED STATES, JUL 23 – Julian LeFay, credited with founding The Elder Scrolls series and shaping open-world RPGs, died at 59 after battling cancer and co-founding OnceLost Games in 2019.
- On July 23, 2025, OnceLost Games announced his death after a years-long battle with cancer, he served as co-founder and technical director.
- Last week, he stepped away from development to spend time with loved ones, CEO Ted Peterson said.
- As programming lead on Arena and Battlespire, he shaped early titles, and the deity Julianos was named after him.
- Among industry tributes, Howard said, `he was a driving force in the creation of The Elder Scrolls`, highlighting LeFay's impact.
- Looking ahead, Bethesda is developing the next Elder Scrolls title expected after 2026, and development on The Wayward Realms will continue under Ted Peterson’s guidance.
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A former key figure at Bethesda has died after a long illness.
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Julian LeFay worked for Bethesda Softworks from 1987 to 1998 and was instrumental in the creation of The Elder Scrolls.
The game world mourns Julian LeFay, the father of The Elder Scrolls.
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