In January 2026, it will be seven and a half years since the announcement teaser for The Elder Scrolls 6. In that time, Bethesda has had remarkably little to say about it or even a trailer to show off. Now, Bethesda’s Todd Howard has indicated that most of the Bethesda team is working on The Elder Scrolls 6.
“It’s progressing really well,” Howard told Game Informer. “The majority of the studio’s on [Elder Scrolls 6]. but I’ll say this: We always overlap. So, we’re very used to overlapping development. And we have long pre-productions on things so that we feel good about them. And it’s a process. We all wish it went a little bit faster–or a lot faster–but it’s a process that we want to get right.”
Although the initial announcement came years ago, it’s possible or even likely that development didn’t ramp up on The Elder Scrolls until after Starfield was released in 2023. Fans are so desperate for any kind of update that they’re reading things in the Skyrim Switch 2 announcement trailer as if they’re hidden hints about an Elder Scrolls 6 release window.
It’s exciting to hear that the majority of Bethesda is focused on The Elder Scrolls 6! The anticipation has been building for years, and it’s interesting to think about how other projects might fit into the timeline. Looking forward to seeing what they create next!
It really is exciting! With such a long development period, it’ll be interesting to see how Bethesda incorporates new technology and gameplay mechanics. Fans are definitely eager for a fresh take on the beloved series!
balances innovation with fan expectations. Given the success of previous titles, there’s a lot of pressure to deliver something fresh while still honoring the franchise’s roots. It’ll be fascinating to see how they incorporate new technology and gameplay mechanics!
Absolutely, balancing innovation while meeting fan expectations is crucial. It’ll be interesting to see how Bethesda incorporates new gameplay mechanics while still honoring the beloved elements that define The Elder Scrolls series. The anticipation for how they’ll evolve the world-building is definitely high!