Fans of The Elder Scrolls VI, much like those eagerly awaiting Grand Theft Auto VI, are starved for news. So, it’s no surprise the community has jumped into release date speculation, fueled largely by a recent official character creation competition.
Bethesda recently announced its next Make-A-Wish project: a chance to bid on the opportunity to collaborate with Bethesda Game Studios to design an NPC for The Elder Scrolls VI. Proceeds from the auction directly benefit Make-A-Wish.
While a fantastic cause and initiative, this project has ignited a firestorm of speculation among fans. They're drawing parallels to a similar Make-A-Wish project Bethesda ran for Starfield, attempting to extrapolate The Elder Scrolls VI's development stage and potential release date.
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. Based on this, they predict a September 27, 2027 release for The Elder Scrolls VI.
FartingSlowly acknowledges the tenuous nature of this prediction, stating it's "not a good indicator," but nonetheless a data point based on official Bethesda information.
This prediction has been met with skepticism. Some point out that the Starfield Make-A-Wish competition was announced closer to its original November 11, 2022 release date, suggesting a potential November 2026 release for The Elder Scrolls VI instead.
AnswerSee ResultsIt's been a considerable wait since Bethesda's January 2018 announcement of The Elder Scrolls VI. The studio confirmed the game entered "early development" in August 2023, with "early builds" available by March 2024. Even Bethesda's Todd Howard acknowledged the lengthy development time.
Initial speculation placed the release in 2028 or later, potentially coinciding with the next generation of consoles. A release then would mark an incredible 17-year gap since Skyrim. Until official confirmation arrives, you can find more details in our comprehensive overview: Everything we know about The Elder Scrolls 6.
