The Elder Scrolls 6 gave a new sign of progress: Asha Sharma, CEO of Xbox, stated that she saw a live gameplay of the upcoming RPG from Bethesda.
Sharma highlighted the scale and story of the game, although there is still no release date or confirmed subtitle for The Elder Scrolls 6.
The Elder Scrolls 6 gave a new sign of progress
What the CEO of Xbox said about The Elder Scrolls 6
Asha Sharma posted on Twitter that on the morning of August 11, she attended a live gameplay of The Elder Scrolls 6.
The executive described the scale and magnitude of the game as “incredible”. She also particularly emphasized its story, which she considered even more important than the size of the production.
The message also included eight asterisks, a detail that led some users to speculate about the possibility that The Elder Scrolls 6 already has a subtitle.
What did the CEO of Xbox say about The Elder Scrolls 6
However, it is unclear whether the asterisks represent the exact number of letters in the eventual subtitle or if they were simply used as placeholders.
The Elder Scrolls 6 still does not have a release date
Since its first official presentation in 2018, Bethesda Game Studios has shared few details about The Elder Scrolls 6.
The Elder Scrolls 6 still does not have a release date
The game entered active development after the release of Starfield in 2023. Although Bethesda experienced some staff losses during the layoffs in July, the internal planning of the RPG was mostly affected.
Nonetheless, some employees of Bethesda Game Studios left their positions as a result of that restructuring.
Does The Elder Scrolls 6 already have a subtitle?
Asha Sharma's post left one of the few recent clues about the project. The eight asterisks used in her message sparked speculation about a possible subtitle.
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For now, Bethesda has not officially confirmed that information. There is also no concrete date known for the release of The Elder Scrolls 6.
What graphics engine will The Elder Scrolls 6 use
The director and producer of Bethesda, Todd Howard, revealed in late July that The Elder Scrolls 6 and Fallout 5 will use Creation Engine 3.
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The engine will replace the Creation Engine 2 used in Starfield. According to Howard, the new technology allows for the development of stable versions that can undergo internal testing.
Unlike The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, made with Unreal Engine 5 by Bethesda and Virtuos, The Elder Scrolls 6 is being developed with technology proprietary to Bethesda.
Will The Elder Scrolls 6 be exclusive to Xbox?
Bethesda has not yet confirmed whether The Elder Scrolls 6 will come to platforms outside the Microsoft ecosystem.
Will The Elder Scrolls 6 be exclusive to Xbox?
During Asha Sharma's tenure as CEO of Xbox, the company has shown renewed interest in some console exclusives. Among the upcoming releases mentioned are Clockwork Revolution and Gears of War: E-Day.
In contrast, Halo: Campaign Evolved will have a simultaneous release on PS5, PC, and Xbox consoles. The precedent of Skyrim, which debuted on multiple platforms in 2011, also leaves the possibility open for The Elder Scrolls 6.
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Oblivion Remastered arrived on Nintendo Switch 2
Asha Sharma's post coincided with the release of Oblivion Remastered for Nintendo Switch 2.
The remake uses Unreal Engine 5 and allows players to experience a new version of one of the titles in the The Elder Scrolls franchise. It also features a physical edition in Game Card format.
