The Elder Scrolls VI's release date remains shrouded in mystery, much like its Grand Theft Auto VI counterpart. Recent speculation, however, has ignited within the community, fueled by Bethesda's latest Make-A-Wish initiative.
Bethesda announced a silent auction offering a unique prize: the chance to collaborate with Bethesda Game Studios to design a non-player character (NPC) for The Elder Scrolls VI. Proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish. While a laudable cause, this announcement has inadvertently become a focal point for release date conjecture.
Reddit user "FartingSlowly" noted a parallel between this Make-A-Wish project and a similar one Bethesda ran for Starfield. Observing that the Starfield campaign launched approximately two and a half years before the game's September 2023 release, they extrapolated a potential September 27, 2027, release for The Elder Scrolls VI. However, they acknowledged the tenuous nature of this prediction.
This prediction has been met with skepticism. Some argue that the timing of the Starfield Make-A-Wish announcement (when the game's release was slated for November 11, 2022) suggests a potential November 2026 release for The Elder Scrolls VI.
AnswerSee ResultsThe prolonged silence surrounding The Elder Scrolls VI, since its June 10, 2018, announcement, has fueled anticipation. Bethesda confirmed the game entered "early development" in August 2023, with "early builds" available by March 2024. Even Bethesda's Todd Howard acknowledged the extensive development time.
Initial predictions placed the release in 2028 or later, potentially coinciding with the next generation of consoles. Regardless, the wait will mark an incredible 17 years since the release of Skyrim. Until an official release date is revealed, speculation will undoubtedly continue. For further details, refer to resources summarizing everything currently known about The Elder Scrolls VI.
