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Bethesda teases early playtesting for The Elder Scrolls 6

Mar 25, 2024 3:32 PM

Bethesda has sparked enthusiasm among The Elder Scrolls fans by confirming that early builds of The Elder Scrolls 6 are currently being tested by its developers. Coinciding with the franchise's 30th anniversary, the iconic studio shared that revisiting the fantasy world of Tamriel and playing these early versions has brought joy and anticipation to their team. While details remain scarce and the release date is still far off, particularly in the wake of the mixed reception to their recent title, Starfield, the community is comforted knowing Bethesda is progressing with the beloved series. On a nostalgic note, Bethesda commemorated The Elder Scrolls: Arena's launch date and celebrated the series' evolution, referencing the omnipresence of Skyrim and the contentious Skyrim Creations initiative.

When can we expect The Elder Scrolls 6 to be released?

There is currently no official release date for The Elder Scrolls 6. Bethesda's recent update only confirms that early development builds are being played internally, suggesting that the game is in the early stages of production and that a release date could be several years away.

The Elder Scrolls series, created by Bethesda Game Studios, began with the release of The Elder Scrolls: Arena in 1994 and has since become one of the most popular and influential RPG franchises in gaming history. The most widely known installment, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, which was released in 2011, is renowned for its expansive open world and has been re-released on numerous platforms, including VR and the Nintendo Switch. Fans have eagerly awaited the next main installment, The Elder Scrolls 6, since its initial tease at E3 2018.



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Stimpy Stimpy commented on: 2024-03-25 15:54:03
Looks like Bethesda is taking its time with The Elder Scrolls 6. It's great to hear that they're pouring passion into the early builds, but this news leaves us patiently waiting for more concrete details and a release date. Exciting stuff, though
Miss Peachy Miss Peachy commented on: 2024-03-25 15:48:04
It's great to hear the confirmation that early builds of The Elder Scrolls 6 are in testing at Bethesda. The news brings a sense of anticipation and joy to fans, even if the release date might still be a while off. Can't wait to see what they have in store for us
N3rdo N3rdo commented on: 2024-03-25 15:42:03
It's great to hear that Bethesda is making progress with The Elder Scrolls 6, especially considering the mixed reception to Starfield. However, it looks like we'll still have to wait a while for the game's official release. Patience is a virtue when it comes to anticipating big titles like this.
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