Summary
There are several games in development that are on the list of most anticipated titles, andThe Elder Scrolls 6has been at the top for quite some time now. Originally announced back in 2018 at E3,The Elder Scrolls 6is Bethesda’s next big project. However, recent comments from the developer could be bad news for those hoping for the game to be released soon.
Anticipation forThe Elder Scrolls 6has been palpable ever since the 36-second teaser trailer was revealed back in 2018. Nearly six years later, Bethesda has kept fairly quiet about the game’s progress, until recently. In honor of the30th anniversary ofThe Elder Scrolls, hints were dropped thatThe Elders Scrolls 6is in a playable state. The statement claimed, “Last but not least, yes, we are in development on the next chapter -The Elder Scrolls 6.Even now, returning to Tamriel and playing early builds has us filled with the same joy, excitement, and promise of adventure.“This news is exciting to hear at first, but when comparing it to the timeline of Bethesda’s latest game,Starfield, this could actually give some insight into the game’s release date. The bad news is that this points to a long wait.
The Elder Scrolls 6 May Be Further Away Than Hoped For
Although it’s great to finally get some sort of update from Bethesda, looking atStarfieldand its development cycle may reveal whenThe Elder Scrolls 6will finally release.Bethesda confirmed back in 2018thatStarfieldwas in a playable state. That was five whole years before the game saw the light of day. IfThe Elder Scrolls 6is on a similar timeline, then this implies that the wait is longer than anticipated.
Starfield’s Development Could Give Insight Into The Elder Scrolls 6
Looking back on the development ofStarfieldcould be the key to figuring out the targetedrelease year forThe Elder Scrolls 6. However, if the milestone of being in a playable state is a marker for the game’s progress, thenThe Elder Scrolls 6may not be released until 2029. The five-year gap betweenStarfield’s playable state confirmation and finally releasing could easily repeat itself withThe Elder Scrolls 6. There have barely been any substantial updates, so there’s no telling what the game looks like right now, butStarfield’s development cycle could give more insight into certain production milestones.
Announcing The Elder Scrolls 6 Too Soon
The biggest issue facingThe Elder Scrolls 6is that Bethesda dropped the announcement way too soon.Recent comments from Bruce Nesmith, the former Lead Designer forSkyrim, claim that Bethesda was too quick in announcingThe Elder Scrolls 6. The interview with Nesmith revealed that Bethesda confirmed the game back in 2018 in order to address fan demand, but this choice seems to have come back to haunt the studio, since the wait now feels longer than ever. IfStarfield’s development cycle is actually an indicator ofThe Elder Scrolls 6’s timeline, then those who are excited may have a test of patience on their hands.
Last but not least, yes, we are in development on the next chapter -The Elder Scrolls 6.Even now, returning to Tamriel and playing early builds has us filled with the same joy, excitement, and promise of adventure.
The Elder Scrolls 6 Is Shrouded In Mystery
With only one short teaser trailer and minuscule updates,The Elder Scrolls 6is in an interesting position. The game is one of the most anticipated titles to be announced in recent years, but there remains to be any solid proof of how far along it is in production. Expectations are higher than ever, and if the game is still five years away, that bar is only going to be raised more each year.
However, the development cycle of every game is different. Just becauseStarfield’s timeline was one way doesn’t exactly mean thatThe Elder Scrolls 6has the exact same cycle. Due to how long the game has been in development,The Elder Scrolls 6could actually arrive sooner than anticipated, but this also means it could take longer.Bethesda is in a tricky spot, but no matter how long the game takes, it will be an incredible relief whenThe Elder Scrolls 6finally arrives.
