Why does Bethesda take so long to release games?

Why does Bethesda take so long to release games? Even with the traditional AAA game development cycle, Bethesda games seem to take longer than usual. The development cycle for AAA games has grown longer and longer- there is no getting around that anymore. As games get better looking and more and more complex, the time it takes to develop and release them also grows.

Even with the traditional AAA game development cycle, Bethesda games seem to take longer than usual. The development cycle for AAA games has grown longer and longer- there is no getting around that anymore. As games get better looking and more and more complex, the time it takes to develop and release them also grows.