The Elder Scrolls VI, much like its elusive counterpart Grand Theft Auto VI, remains shrouded in mystery, leaving fans starved for concrete information. This scarcity has predictably fueled rampant speculation regarding its release date, particularly after Bethesda's recent announcement of a unique Make-A-Wish initiative.
Bethesda announced a new Make-A-Wish project: a chance to collaborate with Bethesda Game Studios to design an NPC for The Elder Scrolls VI. Proceeds from the auction will directly benefit Make-A-Wish. While a commendable charitable endeavor, this announcement has ignited a firestorm of speculation within the Elder Scrolls community.
The connection? Fans are drawing parallels between this Make-A-Wish project and a similar one Bethesda ran for Starfield. The theory? The timing of the Starfield Make-A-Wish announcement relative to its release suggests a potential release window for The Elder Scrolls VI.
Reddit user ‘FartingSlowly’ noted that Bethesda's Starfield character creation campaign launched approximately two and a half years before the game's September 2023 release. Extrapolating this, they predict a September 27, 2027 release date for The Elder Scrolls VI. However, FartingSlowly acknowledges the tenuous nature of this prediction.
This theory has been met with skepticism. Some point out that Starfield’s Make-A-Wish competition was announced when the game's initial release date was November 11, 2022, suggesting a potential November 2026 release for The Elder Scrolls VI instead.
AnswerSee ResultsThe prolonged silence surrounding The Elder Scrolls VI since its June 10, 2018 announcement is noteworthy. In January 2024, the game's announcement reached the same age as Skyrim's was when The Elder Scrolls VI was initially revealed. 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 placed The Elder Scrolls VI's release no earlier than 2028, potentially coinciding with the next generation of consoles. This would mark an incredible 17-year gap since Skyrim's release. Until official confirmation arrives, fans eagerly await further updates. For now, you can explore everything currently known about The Elder Scrolls VI.
