Bethesda says it’s ‘where we planned to be’ on Elder Scrolls 6 development 8 years after announcing it

In 2026, the studio finally tackled the long‑awaited title in a comprehensive blog post outlining its future amid a recent round of layoffs tied to Xbox’s 2026 reset.

Bethesda revealed that several Fallout projects are underway—Fallout 5 alongside remasters of Fallout 3 and New Vegas—yet emphasized that The Elder Scrolls 6 remains the studio’s top priority, with most of its talent now dedicated to crafting the next installment.

Bethesda announced that both The Elder Scrolls VI and Fallout 5 are being built on Creation Engine 3, the unified tech stack they’ve been refining since Starfield’s debut. The engine equips teams to juggle several titles at once, thanks to advanced tools, enhanced rendering, and core systems that shape the franchise’s signature experience.

With a decade and a half having passed since Skyrim, fans are understandably eager for new content. While the early announcement of ES6 may have felt premature, Bethesda assures that the team is exactly where it should be—thriving on the current vision, enjoying the progress, and engaging with the project daily.

Elder Scrolls devotees find themselves with little choice but to place their faith in the process, endure the wait, and launch Skyrim for the hundredth time.

ES6 was first unveiled eight years ago, yet since that brief teaser it has remained unseen.

Bethesda has been nurturing this title for years, raising anticipation to astronomical levels whenever new details surface. Like the multiple Fallout games in development, Elder Scrolls VI currently lacks a definitive release window. Fans can look forward to a potential announcement at next year’s Xbox June Showcase, though prospects for earlier news remain slim.