Technology7/23/2025Ars Technica

Julian LeFay, “the father of The Elder Scrolls,” has died at 59

Julian LeFay, “the father of The Elder Scrolls,” has died at 59

Julian LeFay, a renowned figure in the video game industry, has passed away at the age of 59. LeFay was widely known as "the father of The Elder Scrolls" series, having spearheaded the development of the first two installments, Arena and Daggerfall. LeFay's vision and leadership were instrumental in establishing the foundation of the critically acclaimed Elder Scrolls franchise, which has since grown into one of the most beloved and successful gaming series of all time. After his work on the initial titles, LeFay later passed the torch to Todd Howard, who went on to lead the development of subsequent Elder Scrolls games, including the massively popular Skyrim. The news of LeFay's passing has been met with an outpouring of grief and tributes from the gaming community, who recognize his immense contributions to the industry and the lasting impact of his work on the beloved Elder Scrolls series.

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