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The Elder Scrolls 6 has hit a major internal milestone and is now playable, but Bethesda says it’s still years away and remains the studio’s primary focus, with few gameplay demos expected before release and potential cross‑gen considerations linked to evolving hardware timelines.
Bethesda’s Todd Howard says The Elder Scrolls 6 will lean back toward the series’ classic Skyrim/Oblivion vibe, with most of the Skyrim team still at Bethesda and Creation Engine 3 powering the project, signaling a return to familiar TES design after Starfield and a long wait ahead.
Todd Howard says The Elder Scrolls 6 will return to Bethesda’s classic RPG style after Starfield and Fallout 76 detours, with the game running on Creation Engine 3. No release date or setting has been disclosed, but most of Bethesda Game Studios is focused on TES6 and the studio plans to use AI tools in development.
Bethesda confirms The Elder Scrolls 6 will run on Creation Engine 3, an upgraded version of the tech behind Starfield and Skyrim. Todd Howard said they’ve upgraded Creation Engine 2 to 3 for TES6, improving rendering, world systems, loading, and near‑camera detail. There’s still no release window or platforms, and TES6 remains years away; Oblivion Remastered used Unreal Engine 5, but TES6 will stay with Creation Engine lineage.
In a Kinda Funny Games interview, Bethesda’s Todd Howard says The Elder Scrolls 6 will return to the studio’s classic open-world RPG style and be powered by an updated Creation Engine (Creation Engine 3, successor to Creation Engine 2 used in Starfield). He notes Starfield and Fallout 76 were creative detours, and while the team is nearing a big milestone, the RPG won’t be finished for a while yet as they continue engine and world work.
A former Bethesda lead artist says The Elder Scrolls 6 was announced so early to appease fans and that the game faces significant pressure to be a success. He suggests a more focused Tamriel setting and fresh ideas, notes ongoing development with no release date yet, and emphasizes the need for honest communication with the team to manage expectations.
Former Bethesda lead artist Nate Purkeypile says The Elder Scrolls 6 was announced so early to prevent fan backlash after the long wait since Skyrim, noting the high expectations around the series and that Bethesda is willing to delay to ensure quality, as evidenced by Starfield’s development—TES6 was revealed with Starfield in 2018 and could stretch into a lengthy wait before release, reflecting a no‑win situation shaped by fan anticipation.
Bethesda's Todd Howard announced that The Elder Scrolls 6 is still a long way off, despite being playable, as the studio focuses on quality and a creative reset after previous releases. The game was announced in 2018, but no official release date has been provided, and Howard emphasizes patience for fans.
Bethesda's Todd Howard acknowledges that The Elder Scrolls 6 is still a long way off, despite ongoing development and recent play tests, and emphasizes the need for a creative reset after the long wait.
Bethesda's Todd Howard announced that Elder Scrolls 6 is still a long way off, with no release date in sight, citing the long development process and the desire to avoid rushing the game, which may result in a release feeling outdated.
Bethesda collaborated with the Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages to design a memorial character for The Elder Scrolls 6, honoring a forum user named Loranna Pyrel, through a charity fundraising effort for Make-A-Wish, after missing out on the original NPC design auction.
Fans of The Elder Scrolls VI are frustrated due to the lack of new trailers or updates since 2018, feeling disappointed and resigned to waiting much longer for any news, despite hopes for a reveal at recent showcases.
The article covers upcoming gaming events including Summer Game Fest 2025 and Xbox Games Showcase 2025, highlighting anticipated game reveals such as The Witcher 4, Elder Scrolls 6, Hollow Knight Silksong, and others, along with rumors and fan hopes for titles like Blizzard's StarCraft 3 and Banjo-Kazooie.
Todd Howard of Bethesda reveals that the studio is heavily focused on post-launch support for Starfield, with upcoming updates to be announced soon. While the priority for new development remains The Elder Scrolls 6, work on Starfield and Fallout 76 continues, with the space RPG's first DLC, Shattered Space, set for release this year. Howard refrains from providing specific timelines, emphasizing the studio's commitment to quality and community feedback.
The release of Fallout 5 from Bethesda is uncertain due to the studio's lengthy development timelines and the upcoming releases of Starfield and Elder Scrolls 6. Based on historical patterns, it's speculated that Fallout 5 may not be released until 2031 or even 2033, disappointing fans who are currently enjoying a resurgence of interest in the Fallout series sparked by the Amazon Prime Video show.