The director of Bethesda, Todd Howard, recently confirmed that the development of The Elder Scrolls VI is still ongoing, although he asked fans for patience, emphasizing that the game is still “very far away.” This statement has sparked an increase in speculation about the progress of the highly anticipated title since its announcement in 2018 during E3, where a brief trailer was shown that generated great excitement among the franchise’s followers.
We are not going to see her soon
The announcement of Elder Scrolls VI was part of a broader strategy by Bethesda to showcase its future projects, including Starfield, which has been the studio’s main focus in recent years. Howard emphasized that this announcement was made early to clarify that the sequel to Skyrim was in development, but its release would only occur after Starfield.
After Microsoft’s acquisition of ZeniMax, the parent company of Bethesda, in a deal valued at $7.5 billion, the value that the company places on its most iconic franchises, such as Elder Scrolls and Fallout, is highlighted. However, it has been revealed that ZeniMax was overvalued at $10.5 billion, 29% more than what Microsoft paid, indicating a valuation strategy focused on its game catalog.
Despite the criticism for the lack of concrete information about Elder Scrolls VI, the initial announcement achieved its goal of attracting interest and potential buyers before the acquisition. Expectations and speculation continue to grow around a title that could once again redefine the role-playing game genre, although its release is not expected in the short term.
