The Elder Scrolls VI Still Years in the Making

Developing a modern AAA game requires extraordinary resources, ranging from massive teams to lengthy production timelines. In an industry where projects are often revealed too early, players frequently wait years before seeing a finished game. Few titles embody this more clearly than The Elder Scrolls VI.

Bethesda announced the game in 2018 with a short teaser that revealed no gameplay or story details. Seven years later, fans are still waiting for their first proper look. A recent conversation between Todd Howard and GQ has now offered a clearer sense of why the wait continues.

Still a Long Way to Go

Howard acknowledged that The Elder Scrolls VI remains far from completion. Following the launch of Starfield, Bethesda Game Studios redirected significant attention toward its ongoing Fallout projects, including new support for Fallout 76 and other unannounced initiatives.

Despite this, Howard stressed that the next Elder Scrolls game is actively worked on every day. He also recognised the frustration many long-time fans feel. It has now been fourteen years since the release of Skyrim, which continues to thrive due to its thriving modding community and enduring popularity.

A Surprise Launch Dream

In an unexpected moment, Howard shared that he has grown fond of the idea of an immediate launch, similar to how Bethesda viewed the internal success of Oblivion Remastered. Inspired by that experience, he envisioned a dream scenario in which The Elder Scrolls VI could be revealed and released on the same day.

Howard admitted such an approach is unlikely for a project of this scale. Even so, he called it the perfect scenario from a creative and marketing standpoint.

Bethesda has not provided any release window, milestones, or development targets for The Elder Scrolls VI. Even with the slow approach, the title remains one of the most anticipated RPGs of all time, and players continue to wait for the next major chapter in a series that reshaped the entire genre.