The Elder Scrolls VI remains Bethesda Game Studios' top development priority, with executives confirming they have seen live gameplay and praising its quality. No release date or official gameplay footage has been announced.
The Elder Scrolls VI has been in development since its 2018 teaser announcement, and the studio has released few details since. In June 2026, Xbox Chief Content Officer Matt Booty told Variety he saw the game running at Bethesda alongside director Todd Howard and called it 'amazing.' He said the team will show footage when it is ready, not before, to avoid making promises too early.
In July 2026, Bethesda Game Studios published a status update confirming The Elder Scrolls VI remains the studio's top priority, using the new Creation Engine 3. The same update detailed a full slate of Fallout projects, including Fallout 5 in pre-production, remasters of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas, and a new Fallout project with Obsidian Entertainment. The studio also addressed layoffs, stating that recent large-scale cuts will not affect The Elder Scrolls VI's development roadmap.
On August 12, 2026, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma said she watched a live playthrough of the game during a visit to Bethesda Game Studios. In a post on X, she praised the game's scale and grandeur as 'incredible' and said the story is 'even greater,' while hiding the subtitle behind eight asterisks. Bethesda Game Studios replied, thanking her for the visit. The post suggests the subtitle is eight English letters long, prompting speculation among fans about possible titles. No release date or concrete details have been announced.
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Aug 12
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma said on August 12 that she watched a live playthrough of The Elder Scrolls VI during a visit to Bethesda Game Studios. In a post on X, Sharma praised the game's scale and grandeur as "incredible" and said the story is "even greater," while keeping the subtitle hidden behind eight asterisks. Bethesda Game Studios replied to her post, thanking her for the visit and kind words. The post suggests the game's subtitle is eight English letters long, prompting speculation among fans on forums like Reddit about what the title could be, with some guessing it might be "High Rock," a region in the Elder Scrolls world. The Elder Scrolls VI was announced in 2018 with a teaser trailer, and no further details have been released since. In June 2026, Xbox Chief Content Officer Matt Booty said in an interview that he saw the game running next to director Todd Howard and praised its quality. Sharma's visit and comments indicate the game has progressed to a stage where it can be shown to executives, though no release date or concrete details have been announced.
Jul 26
Bethesda Game Studios has stated that recent large-scale layoffs will not affect the development roadmap for The Elder Scrolls VI. The company responded to questions from YouTuber MrMattyPlays in a video published July 23. When asked whether the layoffs would delay the game, Bethesda asserted that the roadmap will not be affected. The studio also commented on The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, which is set to release on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 12. Bethesda said the development team is currently focused on the Switch 2 release but intends to reflect optimizations gained from that version onto console and PC versions. The release date for The Elder Scrolls VI remains undecided. The layoffs, part of broader cuts in Microsoft's Xbox division, drew criticism after reports that Bethesda informed affected employees they would receive only the legally minimum severance without union negotiation. A Canadian employee reportedly received a termination notice with a different explanation than initially given.
Jul 17
Bethesda Game Studios released a statement detailing its upcoming projects, including remastered versions of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas. The studio also confirmed a new Fallout project with Obsidian Entertainment, a prequel expansion for Fallout 76 titled 'Raven Rock', and that Fallout 5 is in pre-production. The Elder Scrolls VI remains the main development focus, using the new Creation Engine 3.
Jul 17
Bethesda Game Studios published a detailed status update on its official X account on July 17, 2026, covering the development pipeline for its major franchises. The studio confirmed that Fallout 5 has entered pre-production and is being built using Creation Engine 3, the same engine powering Starfield and The Elder Scrolls VI. In addition, remastered versions of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas are in development. Bethesda also announced a new, unannounced Fallout project being co-developed with Obsidian Entertainment, the original creator of Fallout: New Vegas. The Elder Scrolls VI remains the studio's top priority, with development proceeding as planned. For Fallout 76, a major expansion called Raven Rock, set as a prequel to Fallout 3, is scheduled for 2027. The Fallout TV series is in production for a third season, and Fallout Shelter is receiving a new season of content. Bethesda stated that this year's Fallout Day broadcast will not be streamed, but a live event in Washington, D.C. is planned for 2027 to mark the series' 30th anniversary.
Jun 10
Matt Booty, Xbox Chief Content Officer, told Variety that development of The Elder Scrolls VI is progressing smoothly. He saw the game running at Bethesda alongside Todd Howard and called it 'amazing.' Booty said the team will show footage when it is ready, not before, to avoid making promises too early.