The Elder Scrolls 6

The Elder Scrolls 6 is an open world RPG in development by Bethesda Game Studios.

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Systems
Released
2026
ESRB
m
Developer(s)
Bethesda Game Studios
Publisher(s)
Bethesda Softworks
Franchise
The Elder Scrolls

Platform(s)
PC, Xbox (Original)
Genre(s)
RPG
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What The Elder Scrolls 6 Could Learn From Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's experiences are a lesson for any RPG developer, and Bethesda could use the title as inspiration for The Elder Scrolls 6.

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Elder Scrolls Races That Should Be Playable In The Elder Scrolls 6

The Elder Scrolls 6 should add new playable races based on enemies of the franchise and NPCs that have existed throughout the series' lore.

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The Elder Scrolls' History With Skooma and How Skyrim Makes it More Harrowing

The Elder Scrolls 6 should explore the history and devastation of Skooma, the illegal and addictive drug that's appeared throughout the franchise.

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The Elder Scrolls 6 Shouldn't Make its Big Bad a Daedric Prince

The Daedric Princes in the Elder Scrolls universe have typically been villains, but maybe it's time for The Elder Scrolls 6 to change that.

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The Elder Scrolls 6 Could Feature Microtransactions, But it Shouldn't

While Bethesda has a history of experimenting with microtransactions, The Elder Scrolls 6 is one game they should consider leaving alone.

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The Elder Scrolls 6 Could Use a Chapter Dedicated to The Dwemer

The question of where the Dwemer went has been around for decades, but The Elder Scrolls 6 could finally shed some light on their fate.

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How Avowed's Newly Rumored 2024 Release Could Impact Fable, Elder Scrolls 6

With a rumored release date, players may see Avowed before Fable and Elder Scrolls 6, which could affect how the games are received by players.

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Why The Elder Scrolls Online Could End Up Influencing The Elder Scrolls 6 More Than Skyrim

The MMORPG might be the most up-to-date interpretation of Elder Scrolls gameplay, making it the go-to source of inspiration for The Elder Scrolls 6.

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The Elder Scrolls 6 Should Feature an Iconic Location From Skyrim's Dawnguard

Skyrim features a surprise addition to the Dawnguard DLC with potentially catastrophic implications for the future of Tamriel.

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How The Elder Scrolls 6 Can Level Up Character Creation and Customization

The Elder Scrolls 6 can build on the character creation systems in Skyrim, taking inspiration from mods to add personalization to the franchise.

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The Elder Scrolls 6 Should Make Forbidden Magic Available

The Elder Scrolls 6 should incorporate a new layer to magical abilities that include forbidden magic, allowing for morality to inform player choice.

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The Elder Scrolls 6 Should Explore Different Supernatural Elements Than Skyrim

Skyrim introduced the world of vampires and werewolves through Dawnguard, but Elder Scrolls 6 should explore supernatural elements unique to Tamriel.

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The Elder Scroll 6's Biggest Threat is Skyrim

As The Elder Scrolls 6 is being developed and facing comparisons to Skyrim, it should take inspiration from modders improving on core game mechanics.

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Three Future Bethesda Titles Will Be Xbox and PC Exclusive, Microsoft Says

Microsoft confirms three games from Bethesda will be PC and Xbox exclusives, and while it doesn't say which ones, many will already have an idea.

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The Post-Starfield Era of Bethesda Already Looks Great

Bethesda is a large studio with many games in the works, and this is good news for fans who are curious about what will come after Starfield.

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Bethesda Should Revisit the Older Elder Scrolls Games During the Wait for The Elder Scrolls 6

The Elder Scrolls 6 is a long ways off, but Bethesda could fill the void by revisiting some of the older Elder Scrolls games beyond Skyrim.

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Todd Howard Wishes The Elder Scrolls 6 Were Here Already

Bethesda’s Todd Howard reveals that The Elder Scrolls fans are not the only ones eager for the next installment in the series to launch.

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The Elder Scrolls 6's Potential Hammerfell Setting Could Be the Opposite of Skyrim

With most of the rumors surrounding The Elder Scrolls 6's setting pointing towards Hammerfell, a drastically different tone could be set from Skyrim.

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The Elder Scrolls 6's Teaser Trailer Might Turn 5 Years Old Before Another Drops

The Elder Scrolls 6's first and only trailer was released in June 2018, and it's likely that Starfield's imminent release won't do it any favors.

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What Bethesda Game Studios is Working on Now Under Microsoft's Umbrella

Bethesda has a lot on its plate at the moment, beginning with Starfield, though it may be a while before gamers see it all come to fruition.