Rumours spread over the weekend that Bethesda was secretly developing a second, unannounced Elder Scrolls title, after a former developer's LinkedIn profile appeared to hint at a hidden project. The claim spread quickly across social media and Reddit and was subsequently picked up by several gaming news outlets, but the developer in question has since clarified that the speculation was unfounded, meaning fans hoping for a surprise new entry in the series will have to keep waiting.

The rumour originated from a LinkedIn listing by Griffin DeClaire, a former associate quest designer at Bethesda who was affected by Microsoft's recent mass layoffs, which referred to an "unreleased Elder Scrolls title" rather than an "unannounced" one — a distinction many overlooked. This almost certainly refers to The Elder Scrolls 6, which Bethesda has confirmed remains its primary focus and has yet to be shown in any meaningful detail. The story, reported via FRVR and Eurogamer, serves as a reminder that job listings and developer profiles can be easily misread or overstated by online commentators.