Fans of The Elder Scrolls 6, much like those eagerly awaiting Grand Theft Auto 6, are famished for any scrap of information. With little more than an official character creation competition to cling to, it's no wonder the community has plunged into fervent speculation about the game's release date.
This week, Bethesda unveiled their latest collaboration with Make-A-Wish: an opportunity to bid on creating an NPC for The Elder Scrolls 6. "For the last several years, we've been fortunate to partner with Make-A-Wish, granting wishes, supporting local events, and providing experiences and items to benefit children battling life-threatening illnesses," Bethesda stated.
"This year, for their Silent Auction, we're offering one winner the chance to collaborate with Bethesda Game Studios to design a character for The Elder Scrolls 6. All auction proceeds go directly to Make-A-Wish."
While this initiative is commendable, it's also fueling speculation among The Elder Scrolls 6 enthusiasts. By comparing this project to a similar one for Starfield, fans are attempting to gauge the current development stage of The Elder Scrolls 6 and predict its release date.
The community's speculation might seem far-fetched, but it's intriguing nonetheless. Redditor 'FartingSlowly' noted that Bethesda announced a similar 'chance to make a Starfield character' two-and-a-half years before Starfield's release in September 2023. This leads to the speculation that The Elder Scrolls 6 might launch on September 27, 2027.
"This isn't a reliable indicator for release by any means," FartingSlowly conceded. "Don't take it too seriously. But it's something tangible from Bethesda, a refreshing change from baseless speculation."
Naturally, many in the community are skeptical of this proposed release date. Others point out that Starfield's Make-A-Wish competition was announced when the game was slated for November 11, 2022, suggesting a potential November 2026 release for The Elder Scrolls 6.
AnswerSee ResultsIt's been ages since Bethesda announced The Elder Scrolls 6. As of January, the June 10, 2018 announcement had aged to match Skyrim's age at the time of The Elder Scrolls 6's reveal.
The studio confirmed in August 2023 that The Elder Scrolls 6 had entered "early development", with "early builds" available by March 2024. The six-year anniversary of the announcement passed in June last year, prompting even Bethesda development chief Todd Howard to remark, "oh wow, that has been a while."
Originally, The Elder Scrolls 6 was expected no earlier than 2028, likely launching on next-generation consoles and PC. If it does release then, it will be an astonishing 17 years after Skyrim. As we await further news, explore Everything we know about The Elder Scrolls 6.
