Bethesda Softworks Announces Xbox Platinum Hits Release of
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind

(Rockville, MD) March 11, 2003 -- Bethesda Softworks® today announced that it will release its award-winning RPG, The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind®, later this month as part of the Xbox(tm) Platinum Hits series. Platinum Hits games are generally available for an estimated retail price of $19.99* (U.S.) at most retailers. Only a select few games for the Xbox(tm) video game system from Microsoft that have enjoyed the greatest popularity and highest sales volumes are being selected for the Platinum Hits program.

Morrowind was the best-selling and most highly acclaimed RPG for Xbox in 2002, earning Game of the Year and Best RPG awards from numerous publications and sites, including Official Xbox Magazine, Gamespot, Team Xbox, and Xbox Evolved. An epic, open-ended single-player RPG, Morrowind allows you to create and play any kind of character imaginable.

Choose to follow the main storyline and find the source of the evil blight that plagues the land, or set off on your own to explore strange locations and develop your character based on their actions throughout the game. Featuring stunning 3D graphics, open-ended gameplay, and an incredible level of detail and interactivity, Morrowind offers a gameplay experience like no other.