Summary
- TES 6 is highly anticipated but has not been updated in 2300 days, leading to fan speculation and frustration.
- The game was announced in 2018 but showed little; Bethesda is tight-lipped and needs more time for development.
- Potential updates in 2025, featuring setting details, could be a way for Bethesda to maintain player interest.
Even ahead of TES 6, it can be argued that Bethesda's The Elder Scrolls series is one of the best, or at least most popular, when it comes to fantasy RPGs - and that became all the more palpable with Skyrim. Released almost 13 years ago on 11.11.11, Skyrim became the poster child of modern fantasy RPGs thanks to its foundational colossal size, made infinitely bigger with the use of mods that eventually started creating entirely new The Elder Scrolls games or settings within Skyrim or increasing its replayability with quality-of-life features and improved gameplay and graphics. As such, it doesn't come as a surprise that The Elder Scrolls 6 is one of the most hyped games yet to be released, but today marks 2300 days since its last major and only appearance.
The Elder Scrolls 6 was announced in June 2018 with a teaser trailer, which showed very little of the title, if not for a mountain range with a castle on a hill overlooking the sea. This is what fans have had to cling to for over six years now, eventually leading to theories and possible confirmation that The Elder Scrolls 6 will take place in Hammerfell, but it's all still in limbo. Bethesda's silence is understandable, but at the same time, 2300 days without further reveals or trailers can be taxing on fans.
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The Elder Scrolls 6 is Caught Between a Rock and a Hard Place With Future Updates
The Elder Scrolls 6 Showed Itself Too Early
There has been news about The Elder Scrolls 6's development over the years, with it going into early development after Starfield. Other news came in the form of Todd Howard himself stating that The Elder Scrolls 6's 2018 reveal was too early, as the studio will likely need a few more years to finish the game. What follows is that 2300 days without major updates, at this stage, may mean another year or two before the game shows itself again.
If that is the case, then Bethesda has a few options to mitigate the damage of an early reveal by providing fans with some information about the coveted TES 6. For example, The Elder Scrolls 6 could share an update in June 2025 as a seven-year anniversary since the original teaser, going into the setting of the game, and maybe discussing some plot elements or characters. The same should happen regardless of the possible June date next year, as the only element that fans have been able to discuss so far is the setting, so confirming it to be Hammerfell or something else would go a long way.
When and What to Expect From The Edler Scrolls 6's Next Update
The next update doesn't need to be a trailer or showcase since any news would be welcome, but it's hard to argue against either of those after over six years. At the same time, The Elder Scrolls 6 shouldn't show itself too early again, in the sense that early development footage may not do it any favors if it's not polished in terms of graphics or if it's janky gameplay. It's a tough line to walk for Bethesda, and it's probably why the company has been tight-lipped about the game so far.
There is a non-zero chance that TES 6 will be at The Game Awards in 2024, but an update in 2025 instead seems more likely.
Still, the game's actual release may be a long way off, possibly coming in 2026 or (most likely) later according to rumors and based on its current early development state. To have fans waiting for an update for another year or two may prove to be too much, especially with games like Wayward Realms showing upgrades over Skyrim when it comes to visuals and the gameplay loop. Whenever TES 6 shows itself again, the landscape within the industry may be quite different, with other big titles releasing and making a name for themselves, and any updates before then could help keep the hype alive and well.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 81 /100 Critics Rec: 83%
- Released
- November 11, 2011
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Use of Alcohol
- Developer(s)
- Bethesda Game Studios
- Publisher(s)
- Bethesda Softworks
WHERE TO PLAY
Winner of more than 200 Game of the Year Awards, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim celebrates 10 years of adventuring in stunning detail. The Anniversary Edition includes a decade worth of content: the critically acclaimed core game and add-ons of Skyrim Special Edition, plus Creation Club content released on or prior to November 11, 2021.
EPIC FANTASY REBORN
Skyrim reimagines and revolutionizes the open-world fantasy epic, bringing to life a complete virtual world open for you to explore any way you choose.
LIVE ANOTHER LIFE, IN ANOTHER WORLD
Play any type of character you can imagine, and do whatever you want; the legendary freedom of choice, storytelling, and adventure of The Elder Scrolls is realized like never before.
YOU ARE WHAT YOU PLAY
Choose from hundreds of weapons, spells, and abilities. The new character system allows you to play any way you want and define yourself through your actions.
BATTLE DRAGONS
Battle ancient dragons like you’ve never seen. As Dragonborn, learn their secrets and harness their power for yourself.
- Engine
- Creation Engine
- Cross-Platform Play
- no
- Cross Save
- no
- Expansions
- Skyrim: Dragonborn, Skyrim: Hearthfire, Skyrim: Dawnguard
- Franchise
- The Elder Scrolls
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- yes
- Platform(s)
- PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- How Long To Beat
- 35 Hours
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
- PS Plus Availability
- Extra & Premium (Special Edition)
- File Size Xbox Series
- 29 GB (DECEMBER 2023)
