Fans Think A Skyrim Trailer Might Secretly Reveal Elder Scrolls 6’s Release Year

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Fans have been waiting a long time for news about The Elder Scrolls 6, and it doesn’t look like there will be any announcements during the holidays. The anticipation actually increased when Bethesda released a funny live-action trailer celebrating the surprise launch of Skyrim on the Nintendo Switch 2. The trailer shows a playful Santa and his elves, and seems like lighthearted holiday entertainment. However, viewers quickly noticed some numbers on the elves’ character screens that sparked a lot of discussion.

People are buzzing about a possible release date for The Elder Scrolls 6 after noticing something in the game. One character’s speech skill reached 27 while their level approached 20, leading some fans to speculate that this hints at a 2027 release. Those who believe it’s a clue point to the numbers being unusually precise, while others think it’s just a coincidence. Since Bethesda doesn’t often share updates about the game, even minor details like this are causing a lot of discussion.

One fan believes this could be the strongest clue yet about when the game will be released. They pointed out the numbers seem very precise and unlikely to be random.

It’s understandable why people are both excited and hesitant about the new game. Bethesda, including Todd Howard, has consistently stated it’s still years away, despite being announced in 2018. While development started in 2023 and playtesting has begun, there’s still no confirmed release date. The wait feels especially long for fans because Skyrim has remained popular through re-releases, highlighting the absence of a new major installment.

Okay, so Howard finally acknowledged we’ve been waiting forever for Elder Scrolls 6. He said the team needed a breather and really wanted to finish Starfield first, which, fair enough. But he also hinted at wanting to drop it on us completely out of the blue, like they did with the Oblivion Remastered last year. Everyone’s going crazy over the possible release date teased in the Switch 2 trailer – 2027 seems to be the rumor – and honestly, the hype for TES6 is just getting bigger and bigger!

Bethesda faces some challenges heading into 2026. The Switch 2 version of their games is experiencing performance problems with lag, and they’re still working on a second bug-fix update for the Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition, which is expected to be released this month.

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2025-12-12 00:12