The Elder Scrolls VI's release date remains shrouded in mystery, much like its Grand Theft Auto VI counterpart. Fueling speculation is Bethesda's latest Make-A-Wish initiative: a chance to design an NPC for the game.
Bethesda's announcement details a silent auction where the winning bidder collaborates with Bethesda Game Studios to create a character for Elder Scrolls VI. Proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish. While a noble cause, this announcement has ignited fervent speculation within the gaming community.
Reddit user "FartingSlowly" drew a parallel between this initiative and a similar Starfield campaign. Noting that the Starfield campaign launched approximately two and a half years before the game's September 2023 release, they extrapolated that Elder Scrolls VI might launch in September 2027 (specifically, September 27th, 2027). However, FartingSlowly acknowledged the tenuous nature of this prediction.
This prediction 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 Elder Scrolls VI.
AnswerSee ResultsIt's been a considerable wait since the June 10, 2018, announcement of Elder Scrolls VI. Bethesda 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 predictions suggested a 2028 release at the earliest, potentially coinciding with the next generation of consoles. A 2028 launch would mark an incredible 17-year gap since Skyrim's release. Until an official release date is announced, speculation will continue. For more information, see Everything we know about The Elder Scrolls 6.
