Elder Scrolls Fans Uncover Release Clues in Official Contest

The Elder Scrolls VI: Release Date Speculation Fueled by Make-A-Wish Campaign

Fans of The Elder Scrolls VI, much like those eagerly awaiting Grand Theft Auto VI, are starved for concrete information. This has led to rampant speculation regarding the game's release date, fueled by a recent announcement from Bethesda.

Bethesda's latest Make-A-Wish initiative offers a unique opportunity: a chance to collaborate with Bethesda Game Studios to design a non-player character (NPC) for The Elder Scrolls VI. The proceeds from the auction will benefit Make-A-Wish.

While a commendable charitable endeavor, this announcement has ignited a firestorm of speculation within the community. Fans are drawing parallels to a similar Make-A-Wish campaign Bethesda ran for Starfield. The timing of that campaign, two and a half years prior to Starfield's September 2023 release, has led some to predict a September 2027 release for The Elder Scrolls VI. One Reddit user, "FartingSlowly," even suggested a more precise date: September 27, 2027.

However, "FartingSlowly" acknowledges the tenuous nature of this prediction, emphasizing that it's based on a single, albeit Bethesda-sourced, data point. Other community members have pointed out inconsistencies, noting that the Starfield Make-A-Wish campaign coincided with a November 2022 release date projection, suggesting a potential November 2026 release for The Elder Scrolls VI instead.

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The prolonged silence surrounding The Elder Scrolls VI since its June 10, 2018, announcement is noteworthy. Bethesda confirmed the game entered "early development" in August 2023, with "early builds" surfacing in March 2024. Even Bethesda's Todd Howard acknowledged the significant time elapsed since the initial announcement.

Initial predictions placed the release date in 2028 or later, potentially coinciding with the next generation of consoles. If this proves true, it would mark an incredible 17-year gap since the release of Skyrim. Until an official release date is confirmed, fans remain in a state of hopeful anticipation. For more information, refer to comprehensive resources detailing everything currently known about The Elder Scrolls VI.