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Announced several years ago, the game remains in development, with no release date in sight. Howard has made it clear that the wait will continue, saying the title won’t arrive “for a while yet” However, Bethesda is now speaking more openly about the project, and the message is clear: The Elder Scrolls 6 will avoid the missteps that frustrated some players in recent years.
The Elder Scrolls 6 Will Be A Return to Bethesda’s Roots
Following the massive success of The Elder ScrollsSkyrim and Fallout 4, Bethesda experimented with new directions. Fallout 76 embraced a multiplayer, live-service model, while Starfield focused on large-scale space exploration and resource management, both departures from the studio’s traditional single-player formula.Todd Howard has described these projects as “creative detours.” Now, with The Elder Scrolls 6, the goal is to return to what made Bethesda’s RPGs beloved in the first place.
Speaking on the Kinda Funny Gamescast, Howard explained that TES6 will lean more heavily into the classic Elder Scrolls design philosophy. He acknowledged that recent titles strayed somewhat from the studio’s core identity and emphasized that the team is returning to the style of game they “ like, and our fans like, that we want to get better and better at”. For players disappointed by Bethesda’s recent releases, this is welcome news.
Big Ambitions and Technical Improvements
While the studio is aiming for a more traditional structure, The Elder Scrolls 6 won’t simply repeat the past. Bethesda has reportedly spent more than two years upgrading its technology, working on the next evolution of its in-house engine. Howard promises significant technical improvements, with greater world detail and immersion. He also hinted at meaningful innovations designed to make the experience feel truly unique once players step into the game’s world.
“There’s a lot of innovation to be done there still, so that when you step into a world, you feel like you’re experiencing it, really, for the first time, a game like that. We’re happy with where it’s headed right now,” he said, expressing confidence in the direction the project is taking. For now, The Elder Scrolls 6 still has no release window, but at least fans can take comfort in knowing that Bethesda appears committed to delivering a classic Elder Scrolls experience once again.
Source: KindaFunny
