Information-Starved The Elder Scrolls 6 Fans Use Official Create-a-Character Competition to Come Up With a Release Date

The Elder Scrolls VI: Release Date Speculation Fueled by Make-A-Wish Campaign

Fans of The Elder Scrolls VI, much like those eagerly awaiting Grand Theft Auto VI, are starved for concrete information. This lack of official news has predictably led to rampant speculation regarding the game's release date, fueled by recent developments.

Bethesda's announcement of its latest Make-A-Wish initiative – a chance to design an NPC for The Elder Scrolls VI through an auction – has ignited a new wave of speculation. The auction proceeds directly benefit Make-A-Wish, supporting children battling life-threatening illnesses.

While a commendable cause, this initiative has inadvertently become a focal point for release date predictions. The community is drawing parallels with a similar Make-A-Wish campaign Bethesda ran for Starfield. The timing of that campaign, two and a half years before Starfield's September 2023 launch, has led some to conclude that The Elder Scrolls VI might arrive in September 2027. One Reddit user, "FartingSlowly," even suggested a more precise date: September 27, 2027.

However, "FartingSlowly" readily admits this is far from a reliable prediction. Other fans point out inconsistencies, noting that the Starfield Make-A-Wish announcement was closer to the game's original November 2022 release date, suggesting a potential November 2026 launch for The Elder Scrolls VI instead.

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The prolonged silence surrounding The Elder Scrolls VI is noteworthy. The game's announcement in June 2018 is now as old as Skyrim was at the time of its announcement. While Bethesda confirmed the game entered "early development" in August 2023, with "early builds" appearing in March 2024, a concrete release date remains elusive. Even Bethesda's Todd Howard acknowledged the considerable time elapsed since the announcement.

Initial speculation pointed to a 2028 release at the earliest, potentially coinciding with the next generation of consoles. Should this prove true, the game's launch would mark an incredible 17 years since the release of Skyrim. Until an official release date is confirmed, fans continue to speculate and eagerly await further news. For now, all we can do is wait and see.