Bethesda's Todd Howard recently shared a brief but significant update regarding The Elder Scrolls 6, the long-anticipated successor to the legendary Skyrim. First revealed at E3 2018 with a cryptic teaser hinting at a Hammerfell setting, The Elder Scrolls 6 has maintained an aura of mystery ever since.

Concrete information remains scarce, though we do know two exciting details: legendary Skyrim Grandma, Shirley Curry, will appear as an NPC, and as a Microsoft-owned property, the game will likely debut on Xbox Game Pass. Beyond these confirmations, the gaming community continues to speculate about what TES6 might deliver.

Defining a New Generation of RPGs

During the Oblivion Remastered announcement, Howard offered insight into Bethesda's philosophy: "Obviously we're working on the sixth chapter here, but what's great about Elder Scrolls is examining each entry - Skyrim, Oblivion, Morrowind, Daggerfall, Arena. Each redefined RPGs and open-world gaming for their era." This statement strongly suggests TES6 aims to similarly revolutionize the genre for contemporary audiences.

The Next-Generation Question

Current release predictions point to 2028, potentially aligning with next-gen hardware. This timeline raises fascinating questions about technological capabilities and whether TES6 might bypass current consoles entirely, targeting PlayStation 6 and future Xbox iterations instead.

Keeping Fans Engaged

While awaiting TES6, Bethesda enthusiasts have plenty to enjoy: the surprise release of Oblivion Remastered, rumored Fallout 3 remasters, ongoing Fallout 76 updates, a Fallout TV series continuation, and upcoming Starfield expansions ensure the wait remains engaging.