The Elder Scrolls 6 still “a long ways off” according to Bethesda’s Todd Howard — and he says shadow dropping Oblivion Remastered “worked out well”

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For fans eagerly awaiting The Elder Scrolls 6, it will be quite a while before the game is released. Executive producer Todd Howard recently told GQ that the game is still years away, and he’s asking fans to be patient.

Although announced with a brief teaser at E3 in 2018, Bethesda Game Studios has been prioritizing the release of Starfield (released in 2023) and working on multiple Fallout projects with a large team. Now, however, The Elder Scrolls 6 is the studio’s main priority.

Howard believes it’s beneficial for Bethesda to have time between major game releases, rather than immediately releasing sequels, but acknowledges the wait for The Elder Scrolls 6 has been lengthy. When asked about his favorite game he’s worked on, he praised different aspects of Fallout 3, Starfield, and Fallout 76, and highlighted Skyrim’s tone and player freedom.

Interestingly, Howard hinted that the surprise release of the remastered Oblivion in April could be a preview of how The Elder Scrolls 6 might launch, calling it a successful “test run.”

As the wait continues, more Starfield DLC is on the way

I doubt we’ll see The Elder Scrolls 6 released with a sudden trailer drop – it’s a huge game and will likely be a major release for Xbox. A more realistic approach would be to keep details under wraps until it’s nearly finished, then ramp up the marketing a few months before launch.

While it’s frustrating to hear the game is still a ways off, it’s not unexpected. I still believe The Elder Scrolls 6 will come out in 2028.

Fallout fans will have an even longer wait for Fallout 5, but they can look forward to Season 2 of the Fallout TV show on December 17th, and there are rumors of a remastered Fallout 3 in the works.

Hopefully, we’ll get some news about the future of Starfield soon. Bethesda announced another expansion is coming, along with free updates to improve space exploration. Details are scarce, but the teased “Terran Armada” could significantly impact Starfield’s story and universe.

FAQ

When is the release date for The Elder Scrolls 6?

We don’t know when the game will be released. Currently, there’s no official date. According to Todd Howard, it’s probably still two or more years from being finished.

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2025-11-11 01:39