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Bethesda Just Hosted A Live Playthrough Of The Elder Scrolls VI
Bethesda has given a rare public update on The Elder Scrolls VI, revealing that it held a live, hands-on playthrough of the long-awaited role-playing game behind closed doors. The demonstration was disclosed by Xbox's newly appointed boss, Asha Sharma, who praised the game's "scale and grandeur" as well as its story, prompting a thankful reply from Bethesda itself. It marks the most substantial sign yet that development is progressing well, even though the title's name and other details remain censored in the exchange.
The game was first teased with an announcement trailer back in 2018, and no release date has been confirmed. The update comes as Bethesda focuses attention on the Switch 2, where The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has just launched, following the earlier release of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition and a subsequent update adding 60Hz support. While the closed-door session offers no concrete release timeline, it suggests the next mainline Elder Scrolls entry is at least in a playable state.
In short
- Bethesda held a private live playthrough of The Elder Scrolls VI
- Xbox boss Asha Sharma praised its "scale and grandeur"
- No release date yet; game was first teased in 2018
Explained simply
The Elder Scrolls is a fantasy role-playing game series made by Bethesda, in which players explore a large world and take part in its stories. The Elder Scrolls VI is the next main game after Skyrim, which was released in 2011.
Bethesda is part of Microsoft’s Xbox gaming business, and Asha Sharma is Xbox’s newly appointed boss. The sixth game was first announced in 2018, but its setting, release date and many other details have not been confirmed.
The series has also returned to Nintendo’s Switch 2 through older games, including Oblivion Remastered and Skyrim Anniversary Edition. Interest in the next game is high after years of waiting, while its eventual release could affect what players expect from the series.