The gaming world continues to buzz with Bethesda’s Todd Howard giving us a look at how The Elder Scrolls 6, the much-awaited sequel to Skyrim, was created. Announced at E3 2018, the game has been shrouded in mystery, news few and far between. But Howard’s latest statement breathed new life into hopes fans have for the next installment in the beloved RPG series.
Despite lacking concrete details, Howard’s remark suggests that The Elder Scrolls 6 vision of Bethesda’s book is revolutionary in every conceivable manner. Taking inspiration from its past games like Skyrim, Oblivion, Morrowind, Daggerfall, and Arena, the company is to re-innovate the open-world and role-playing genres for the new generation. That would mean it seeking to revolutionize immersion and game play experience to newer levels depending on what the previous games established.
One of the areas of focus that is highlighted is the focus on fan immersion, one of the most important reasons Skyrim was such a huge hit. Bethesda seems committed to pushing this element of The Elder Scrolls 6 to new and unprecedented levels, possibly setting a new benchmark for the series. The immersion in the process of developing such a highly immersive and realistic world also shows the studio’s commitment to providing an experience that will be unforgettably memorable for players.
Though there has been speculation, there has not yet been a release date announced for The Elder Scrolls 6. There was speculation that it was to be released as far ahead as 2028, and the game is sure to remain in production well into the future on the next-gen console like the PlayStation 6 and next Xbox. That period of time provides some background for the large amount of time needed to get as big a game and as open-world as this one out.
Meanwhile, there is plenty more for Bethesda fans to look forward to. The seemingly madness of late release of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered and the speculation that Fallout 3 would be remastered is a prime example. A second season of Fallout TV shows has been announced for release, in addition to a new Starfield expansion later this year. Fallout 76 is still being regularly updated, with a steady flow of content for Bethesda fans.
As The Elder Scrolls 6 has already started to be worked upon, players cannot help but wait and hear more about the game. Given the reputation of Bethesda and assurance of an experience-changing RPG game, hype around this game is on the rise.
