Bethesda celebrated 30 years since the launch of the very first Elder Scrolls game with an exciting update on the future of the beloved franchise. In a message to fans, Bethesda Game Studios confirmed that they are actively working on the next major installment – The Elder Scrolls 6 update.
While the developer did not share any specifics, they did reveal that internal playtests of early builds have the team just as excited as ever. “Even now, returning to Tamriel and playing early builds has us filled with the same joy, excitement, and promise of adventure,” the statement said. This will surely get long-time fans of the series hyped for what’s to come in the next chapter.
A Glimpse into the Future of Tamriel
Though no release date was announced, getting confirmation that The Elder Scrolls 6 is in development is welcome news for the legions of fans who have been patiently waiting since 2011’s Skyrim. Bethesda also took the opportunity to acknowledge the 10 year anniversary of the hugely popular MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online. It seems the beloved franchise will continue to thrive across multiple platforms for many years to come.
Bethesda left fans with one final teasing message – “Thank you again for supporting us all these decades, and all you have brought to the games, making them your own. We couldn’t be more excited to continue it and celebrate the next 30 years.” This hints that the developer has big ambitions for the future of the series and where the story of Tamriel will go next with The Elder Scrolls 6 Update. Fans will just have to stay tuned for more official updates down the line.