Information-Starved The Elder Scrolls 6 Fans Use Official Create-a-Character Competition to Come Up With a Release Date

The Elder Scrolls VI's release date remains shrouded in mystery, much like its Grand Theft Auto VI counterpart. Fueling speculation, Bethesda recently announced a Make-A-Wish initiative: a chance to design an NPC for the game. This has sparked fervent debate among fans regarding the game's development stage and, consequently, its potential launch.

Bethesda's statement highlights their longstanding partnership with Make-A-Wish, emphasizing that all proceeds from the auction directly benefit the charity. However, the timing of this announcement has ignited a firestorm of speculation within the community.

Reddit user "FartingSlowly" drew a parallel between this initiative and a similar Starfield campaign. Noting that the Starfield Make-A-Wish announcement preceded its September 2023 release by two and a half years, they extrapolated that Elder Scrolls VI might launch in September 2027. While acknowledging the tenuous nature of this prediction, they emphasize it's at least grounded in Bethesda's own actions.

This proposed date has been met with skepticism. Some argue that the Starfield campaign was announced closer to its original November 2022 release date, suggesting a potential November 2026 release for Elder Scrolls VI.

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The lengthy wait since the June 10, 2018 announcement of Elder Scrolls VI is undeniable. Bethesda confirmed the game entered "early development" in August 2023, with "early builds" available by March 2024. Even Bethesda's Todd Howard acknowledged the extended development time.

Initial predictions placed the release in 2028 or later, potentially coinciding with the next generation of consoles. Regardless, a release then would mark an incredible 17-year gap since Skyrim. Until an official release date is revealed, the speculation continues. For now, we can only speculate and await further news.