While Skyrim continues to captivate players, anticipation mounts for its successor, The Elder Scrolls 6. Despite a teaser trailer released seven years ago, concrete details about TES 6 have been scarce. This information drought might soon end, with rumors pointing to a potential reveal as early as July 2025.

Phil Spencer, Head of Xbox, hinted at a potential release timeline for The Elder Scrolls 6 during Microsoft's legal proceedings concerning the Activision Blizzard acquisition.  This sparked further speculation amongst fans eager for a new installment in the beloved RPG franchise.

This potential July 2025 reveal window, originating from Xbox leaker Extas1s, is viewed by some as optimistic given the game's development history.  Officially announced in 2018, TES 6 remained in pre-production for much of the following seven years, with active development commencing only after Starfield's release in late 2023.  While Starfield's eight-year development included a Creation Engine overhaul, a process not typically repeated for every Bethesda title, the  summer 2025 timeframe for a TES 6 trailer may not be entirely unrealistic, especially if its development progresses faster than Starfield's.

Extas1s also shared other purported details about TES 6, including the presence of at least a dozen large cities, the return of dragons, and a flexible, activity-based leveling system that moves away from traditional classes.  Furthermore, rumors suggest the inclusion of naval battles and shipbuilding mechanics inspired by Starfield.  Previous reports indicating Hammerfell and High Rock as potential settings were also reiterated.

A 2025 reveal would strongly suggest Bethesda aims to release TES 6 before the current console generation concludes, or at the very beginning of the next.  This aligns with Phil Spencer's previous statement characterizing TES 6 as being "five-plus years away" back in 2023.