Fans have been waiting over eight years for a new update on The Elder Scrolls 6 after it was revealed back in 2018, and it’s going to be a bit longer before they’re able to play, according to an insider.
Just like GTA 6, The Elder Scrolls 6 is one of the most anticipated games of all time, and we know it is definitely in development.
Ever since its announcement trailer back in 2018, Bethesda has been quite quiet about all things ES6 and it’s looking like it’ll stay that way for awhile.
Speaking with GQ Magazine, Bethesda Executive Producer Todd Howard confirmed that Elder Scrolls 6 is “still a long way off.”
According to Howard, the game is undergoing many tests, mentioning that he was recently part of a three-hour playtest.
While Howard didn’t touch on any possible release window, insider and YouTuber Reece ‘Kiwi Talkz’ Reilly, who predicted GTA 6’s delay, claims that ES6 could release 10 years after it was first announced.
Insider claims Elder Scrolls 6 could release in 2028
In a post on X, Kiwi Talkz addressed Howard’s recent comments, remarking how, “Todd definitely isn’t lying when he says Elder Scrolls 6 is a ‘long ways off.’”
Reilly added that he’s heard that internally, Bethesda is aiming to have the game ready for 2028, but there’s no guarantee it hits that target.
“In a worst case scenario, even 2029!” he exclaimed.
This could be very unfortunate for some fans, such as YouTube star Skyrim Grandma, who has urged the developer to release the game “before she dies.”
As for why the company decided to announce ES6 so early, Howard explained why in his interview with GQ.
“I like to just announce stuff and release it. My perfect version – and I’m not saying this is going to happen – is that it’s going to be a while and then, one day, the game will just appear,” he revealed.
Howard further hinted that shadowdropping Oblivion: Remastered could have been a “test run” for when Elder Scrolls 6 is ready, suggesting that ES6 could also release out of nowhere.
If this holds true and Kiwi Talkz’s claims are on the money, then it’s looking like ES6 could end up releasing sometime between 2028 and 2029, assuming the timeframe remains the same.
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