Bethesda again confirms Elder Scrolls 6 is in development with devs playing "early builds"

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Bethesda again confirms Elder Scrolls 6 is in development with devs playing "early builds"

Worry not, Elder Scrolls fans — it might be a way off yet but the next game is still in development, with Bethesda playing Elder Scrolls 6 early builds.

Heidi Nicholas

Published 25 Mar 2024

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We're trying to resign ourselves to the fact that it's going to be a long wait for The Elder Scrolls 6 achievements, but it's good to hear that the game is still in development. That's what Bethesda has again confirmed in its celebration of 30 years of The Elder Scrolls — and not just that, but that the Elder Scrolls 6 early builds are apparently already being played by the devs. All we can do is sit over here, be insanely jealous, and wait for one of the most-anticipated upcoming Xbox exclusives.

Bethesda celebrates 30 years of The Elder Scrolls

The reassuring reconfirmation of The Elder Scrolls 6 being in development comes from Bethesda's celebration of 30 years of The Elder Scrolls. "Yes, we are in development on the next chapter — The Elder Scrolls VI," Bethesda says. "Even now, returning to Tamriel and playing early builds has us filled with the same joy, excitement, and promise of adventure.

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."

It's good to hear, again, that The Elder Scrolls 6 is in development, but it doesn't change the unfortunate fact that it's likely still years away according to court documents which surfaced as part of Microsoft's battle with the US Federal Trade Commission. Indeed, Skyrim lead designer Bruce Nesmith says Todd Howard's first confirmation of Elder Scrolls 6 might have happened earlier than originally planned because of "pitchforks and torches" from fans.
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Written by Heidi Nicholas
Heidi tends to lean towards indie games, RPGs, and open-world games on Xbox, and when not playing Disney Dreamlight Valley, happily installs every new wholesome game that appears on Xbox Game Pass, before diving back into favorites like The Witcher 3. She's looking forward to Age of Mythology Retold, Everwild, Fable, and Avowed on the Xbox horizon. Heidi graduated with an MA in English Literature before joining the TrueAchievements team.