Xbox’s CEO teased that she’s seen The Elder Scrolls 6, so now we have to guess what it’s called
Xbox CEO Sarah Bond has confirmed she has personally seen The Elder Scrolls 6 in action, fuelling fresh speculation about the long-awaited Bethesda role-playing game ahead of its eventual release. The comment, made during a promotional appearance, offers little concrete detail but reassures fans that development is progressing after years of near-silence since the game's initial 2018 teaser announcement.
Bond's remarks have prompted renewed guessing games among fans and journalists over what the sequel to Skyrim might actually be called and where in the Elder Scrolls universe it will be set, with Hammerfell and High Rock among the most popular fan theories. Bethesda has not given a release date or firm title, and the game remains one of the most anticipated entries in Xbox's upcoming line-up following the studio's recent completion of Starfield-related work.
- Xbox CEO Sarah Bond says she has seen The Elder Scrolls 6.
- No title, setting or release date confirmed yet.
- Comment reignites fan speculation about the next Elder Scrolls game.
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The Elder Scrolls is a fantasy role-playing game series made by Bethesda, in which players explore a large world, take on quests and shape their character’s story. The best-known recent entry is Skyrim, released in 2011; the next main game was announced with a brief teaser in 2018.
Bethesda is part of Microsoft’s Xbox business, and Sarah Bond leads Xbox. Fans are interested in the next game’s name and setting, but Bethesda has not confirmed either; places such as Hammerfell and High Rock are guesses based on the series’ fictional map.