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Todd Howard Says ‘Elder Scrolls 6’ Is Still Years Away, Teases Possible Surprise Release

A recent internal playtest confirms active work despite the lack of a public timeline.

Overview

  • Todd Howard told GQ the game remains “a long way off,” reinforcing that fans should expect a multi‑year wait.
  • Bethesda conducted a “big play test” for the project recently, indicating ongoing internal development progress.
  • Howard said he prefers not to announce distant dates and described a shadow‑drop as his ideal scenario, though he did not commit to it.
  • He cited April’s surprise launch of Oblivion Remastered as a model that “worked out well,” framing it as a possible template.
  • Howard said The Elder Scrolls 6 is his “everyday thing” even as “hundreds” of staff focus on Fallout work, with VGC reporting—without confirmation—that a Fallout 3 remaster is among those “other things.”