The Elder Scrolls VI, much like Grand Theft Auto VI, remains shrouded in secrecy, leaving fans clamoring for information. The recent announcement of a Bethesda Make-A-Wish initiative has ignited a flurry of release date speculation.
Bethesda announced a silent auction where the winning bidder gets to collaborate with Bethesda Game Studios to design an NPC for The Elder Scrolls VI. All proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish. While a commendable cause, this announcement has fueled fan theories regarding the game's development stage and potential release.
Reddit user "FartingSlowly" noted a parallel between this initiative and a similar Starfield Make-A-Wish project. The Starfield project was announced approximately two and a half years before the game's September 2023 release. Extrapolating this timeframe, FartingSlowly suggests a September 27, 2027 release date for The Elder Scrolls VI. However, they acknowledge the tenuous nature of this prediction.
This speculation has been met with skepticism. Some point out that the Starfield Make-A-Wish competition was announced closer to its original November 2022 release date, suggesting 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, is noteworthy. Bethesda confirmed the game entered "early development" in August 2023, with "early builds" available by March 2024. Even Bethesda's Todd Howard acknowledged the extended development time.
Initial predictions suggested a 2028 release at the earliest, potentially coinciding with the next generation of consoles. A release then would mark an incredible 17-year gap since Skyrim. Until official confirmation, the wait continues. For more information, see Everything we know about The Elder Scrolls 6.
