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Elder Scrolls fans think they’ve figured out where the next game is set by deciphering Asha Sharma’s cryptic tweet
Fans believe an eight-asterisk reference in a tweet attributed to Xbox chief Asha Sharma may hint that The Elder Scrolls VI is called “Starfall”. If accurate, it would strengthen long-running speculation that the game is set in High Rock, although neither Bethesda nor Xbox has confirmed the title or location.
The theory links “Starfall” to Starfall Bay, also known as Iliac Bay, in Tamriel’s High Rock region. Supporters say the game’s teaser showed a broad bay surrounded by rocky mountains, while another proposed eight-letter name is “Sentinel”; critics note that “Starfall” could be confused with Bethesda’s earlier game Starfield.
In short
- Fans speculate The Elder Scrolls VI may be subtitled “Starfall”.
- The theory points towards High Rock as the setting.
- Bethesda has not confirmed any title or location.
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The case for
The theory merits serious consideration because an eight-character obscuring in a corporate tweet appears deliberate rather than accidental, the teaser's imagery of a bay surrounded by rocky mountains aligns specifically with Starfall Bay's geography, and Bethesda has historically embedded thematic hints in promotional materials, making this pattern-matching a reasonable analytical exercise.
The case against
Fan theories based on tweet pattern-matching are notoriously prone to confirmation bias and coincidence, the teaser imagery is deliberately vague and compatible with multiple Elder Scrolls locations, and 'Starfall' creates problematic branding confusion with Starfield—a marketing risk unlikely for such a major franchise announcement.
Explained simply
The Elder Scrolls is a fantasy role-playing game series made by Bethesda, set on the fictional continent of Tamriel. Players explore its provinces, which have distinct histories and peoples; earlier games have visited several of them.
High Rock is a province in the west of Tamriel, beside Iliac Bay, a large inlet shared with neighbouring Hammerfell. Starfall is a city on the bay’s coast, while Sentinel is a major city in Hammerfell.
The setting matters because each game’s province shapes its landscapes, stories and cultures. Bethesda has not confirmed where The Elder Scrolls VI will take place or what it will be called.