The Elder Scrolls 6 Officially Resumes Communications 7 Years After Announcement

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The Elder Scrolls 6 Updates Resurface After Seven-Year Silence

In 2018, Todd Howard of Bethesda Softworks revealed a brief glimpse of coastal scenery from The Elder Scrolls 6 at QuakeCon. This preview excited fans, particularly given Skyrim’s ongoing popularity. Despite the initial reveal, Bethesda revealed little concrete information about the sequel for seven years. However, Bethesda provided some official updates in a recent interview with Game Informer.

The Elder Scrolls 6 Development Updates Unveiled by Bethesda Leads Seven Years After Announcement

Since its announcement seven years ago, details about Bethesda’s The Elder Scrolls 6 have been limited. The game’s setting and release timeframe within Tamriel remain unknown. From 2018 until recently, updates were confined to general assurances that development was progressing smoothly and that a playable version existed. On December 16, 2025, Bethesda representatives Angela Browder (studio head), Todd Howard (game director and executive producer), and Emil Pagliarulo (lead designer) shared new details in an interview with Game Informer. They reiterated that development was on track. Browder expressed her enthusiasm for The Elder Scrolls 6, stating, “We’re thrilled to give players the chance to dive back in… It’s gonna be insane.” Howard added that the game was “looking great,” hinting at potential parallel development with Starfield DLC and Fallout 5. These updates offer a glimpse into the ongoing progress of the highly anticipated title.

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In other gaming news, we’ve been keeping a close eye on Marcus Thompson’s latest post over at Players for Life. In his recent article titled “Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Could Arrive as Early as January” (published December 1st), Thompson delves into the promising news that Ubisoft has set an official launch date for the highly anticipated remake of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, potentially releasing as early as January 16th. Fans are thrilled at the prospect of revisiting Persiana after two decades! Meanwhile, Jonathan Dubinski’s latest analysis on Players For Life, “Avatar From the Ashes: A Third-Person Perspective That Changes Everything?” (published December 8th), explores Ubisoft’s upcoming DLC for ‘Frontiers of Pandora’, set to arrive alongside the third movie installment. Dubinski discusses how the new third-person perspective shakes up gameplay dynamics and introduces boss encounters, breathing fresh life into fan-favorite characters like So’lek. Lastly, Ahmed Hassan takes a deep dive into the latest updates on The Elder Scrolls VI over at Players for Life in his article “Todd Howard Confirms Fans’ Worst Fears About Elder Scrolls VI” (published December 17th), shedding light on Bethesda’s commitment to quality over speed. If you’re eager for more insight into these highly anticipated titles, be sure to check out Marcus’, Jonathan’s, and Ahmed’s posts here: Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Could Arrive as Early as January, Avatar From the Ashes: A Third-Person Perspective That Changes Everything?, and Todd Howard Confirms Fans’ Worst Fears About Elder Scrolls VI.