‘The Elder Scrolls VI’ release expected in five-plus years, according to Xbox chief

Bethesda announced The Elder Scrolls VI five years ago at E3 2018, but the new fantasy RPG is still “five-plus years away,” according to Phil Spencer. The chief of Microsoft’s Gaming division revealed the game’s potential release timeframe during a hearing where the FTC is seeking an injunction to block the company’s proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

If you’ve been following any bit of news Bethesda has shared about The Elder Scrolls VI, the game’s distant release date should come as no surprise. Based on Spencer’s comments, The Elder Scrolls VI may skip the current generation of consoles entirely. Last week, Bethesda Game Studios Creative Director Todd Howard said the Elder Scrolls VI “may be the last game” of his career.