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Bethesda Names The Elder Scrolls VI 'Sentinel'

Teaser imagery ties the title to Hammerfell and an in‑world year, with no release date, platform list or gameplay shown.

Overview

  • Bethesda confirmed the full title The Elder Scrolls VI: Sentinel in a 40th‑anniversary video, unveiling a short teaser and logo on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
  • The teaser shows sand and an Elder Scroll and includes a quote attributed to Yazar, Moth Priest to High Queen Iradne of Hammerfell dated 4E 206, which suggests a Hammerfell focus and a setting at least five years after Skyrim.
  • Bethesda posted that development continues and warned it will be “some time” before the studio shares further information, and the company provided no release window, platform list or gameplay footage.
  • The title confirms earlier leaks and reporting that predicted 'Sentinel' and a Hammerfell setting, but descriptions that the game will explore the Elder Scrolls' history remain unconfirmed by Bethesda.
  • The reveal closes a long period of silence since the 2018 teaser and leaves fans watching for a future developer update that could clarify scope, platforms and whether the game aligns with forthcoming Xbox hardware plans.