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Former Bethesda Artist Says Elder Scrolls 6 Was Revealed Early to Reassure Fans, With Expectations Now 'No‑Win'

Bethesda has not set a release date for the sequel, signaling a quality-first approach.

Overview

  • Nate Purkeypile told Esports Insider the 2018 teaser accompanied Starfield to show Elder Scrolls 6 existed after the long gap since Skyrim.
  • He said the studio is prepared to delay the game to meet quality goals rather than ship to a fixed date.
  • Purkeypile described fan expectations as creating a "no-win" situation for Elder Scrolls 6 and Fallout 5, a pressure he linked to his 2021 departure.
  • He hopes the sequel focuses on a single Tamriel region and introduces fresh systems instead of expanding scope for its own sake.
  • GameSpot reports most Bethesda Game Studios staff are now on Elder Scrolls 6 and AI is used in development, while an Xbox social-media quip about "games ending in 6" has fueled unconfirmed fan speculation without an official update.