Bethesda has given a small update on The Elder Scrolls VI, confirming that the game is in development and set in the continent of Tamriel. The company expressed excitement about playing early builds, but there's no indication of a release date, with previous leaks suggesting a launch in 2026 or later. Fans eagerly awaiting the sequel can find solace in the fact that the game is at least in a playable state, as confirmed by the latest update.
The Elder Scrolls VI is making progress in development, with playable early builds reportedly in existence, coinciding with the series' 30th anniversary. Bethesda's focus on Starfield may have delayed the game's development, but it's now moving forward. While no gameplay has been revealed, the game is expected to follow the familiar Bethesda RPG formula. A release date and platform details are yet to be announced.
A developer from Bethesda, Bruce Nesmith, has admitted that the early announcement of The Elder Scrolls VI was made to avoid fan backlash. The game was revealed at E3 2018, but over five years later, there is still no release date. Nesmith believes that Bethesda should have waited until closer to the release to share details, as it has worked well for them in the past. Fans are eagerly awaiting more information, including a release window and gameplay.
The Elder Scrolls VI is not expected to launch until at least 2026, according to a document released during the FTC v. Microsoft case. The game will not be available on PlayStation and will be exclusive to PC and Xbox. This confirms previous speculation about the game's exclusivity to Microsoft platforms.
Bethesda has officially confirmed that Fallout 5 will be their next big RPG after The Elder Scrolls VI, but fans will have to wait a long time as the studio's slate is full. The release of Starfield means that The Elder Scrolls VI and Fallout 5 won't be coming anytime soon, with the latter not expected until the 2030s. Bethesda already has ideas for Fallout 5, but details are scarce.
Microsoft's lawyer revealed during the FTC v. Microsoft trial that The Elder Scrolls VI is targeting a 2026 release date, contradicting previous expectations that the game was at least five years away. With Bethesda currently focused on Starfield, it remains unclear if the release date target is realistic. Todd Howard, the game's director, has stated that The Elder Scrolls VI will likely be his last game, signaling potential changes for future Bethesda titles. The game is currently in development with no confirmed release date.
Xbox chief Phil Spencer has stated that The Elder Scrolls VI could be at least half a decade away, meaning it may not be released until 10 years after its initial announcement. Spencer also stated that it is difficult to determine which platforms the game will launch on given how far out it is. With Bethesda now being an Xbox first-party studio, it is possible that the game will be exclusive to PC and Xbox, and may not be arriving on Sony’s latest PlayStation console.
The Elder Scrolls VI is "likely five-plus years away," according to Phil Spencer, the chief of Microsoft's Gaming division. The game's potential release timeframe was revealed during a hearing where the Federal Trade Commission is seeking an injunction to block the company's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The game's distant release date should come as no surprise to those following Bethesda's updates, and it may skip the current generation of consoles entirely.
Xbox boss Phil Spencer testified in court that it hasn't been decided yet whether The Elder Scrolls VI will be an Xbox exclusive. He also revealed that Microsoft's acquisition of Bethesda was partly motivated by Sony's deal to pay Bethesda to not ship Deathloop and Ghostwire on Xbox, and that Microsoft had to secure content like Starfield to remain viable in the gaming business.
Xbox boss Phil Spencer revealed that The Elder Scrolls VI is five or more years away and he isn't sure what systems it will release on. It's unlikely we'd see the game release on a PlayStation system, but Spencer's wording suggests we may not even see the game launch on Xbox Series X|S. Instead, it could potentially come to Microsoft's next system, which may launch in 2028.
