Overview
- Kurt Kuhlmann told PC Gamer he was verbally promised the lead design role on The Elder Scrolls 6 after Fallout 4, a role he says never materialized.
- He says he was later offered an “important role” that did not match his expectations, leading him to leave Bethesda in 2023.
- Kuhlmann described frequent communication breakdowns during Starfield’s development across multiple studios, which he says limited his ability to contribute.
- He outlined a darker, “Empire Strikes Back” concept for TES6 with the Thalmor prevailing, a direction he now calls completely unfeasible given the years between entries.
- Bethesda has not publicly confirmed his account, and recent reporting notes TES6 is in active development without a release window.