Between Starfield updates, work on the Shattered Space expansion, the arrival of the next-gen update for Fallout 4 and the follow-up to Fallout 76, Bethesda clearly has plenty to keep busy. Let's also remember that the highly anticipated The Elder Scrolls VI entered active development last summer. On this subject, with the success of the Fallout TV series, there is reason to wonder if Bethesda would not like to concentrate development efforts on Fallout 5.
Todd Howard refuses to talk about dates for Fallout 5 and The Elder Scrolls 6
Todd Howard, director of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Fallout 4 and Starfield, provided some details regarding the developments of The Elder Scrolls VI and Fallout 5 during an interview given to IGN.
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If it has been confirmed several times that the next game from the studio to see the light of day would be The Elder Scrolls VI, he was asked if this was still the case today with the success of the Fallout series.
He clarified that he did not wish to talk about dates concerning the sequels to Fallout and The Elder Scrolls, but that Bethesda continues to focus its development efforts on The Elder Scrolls VI, without ruling out working on others. projects.
I'm going to avoid putting dates on anything. I learned this the hard way. So obviously when it comes to new developments, we're currently focused on Elder Scrolls VI, but that doesn't mean we aren't planning other things.
In June 2022, Todd Howard confirmed to IGN that Fallout 5 would see the light of day after The Elder Scrolls VI. According to a document used in the lawsuit between Microsoft and the FTC for the acquisition of Activision Blizzard King, The Elder Scrolls VI will be an Xbox exclusive.
Last month, Bethesda communicated on the title on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the license.
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Finally, yes, we are currently developing the next chapter, The Elder Scrolls VI. Even today, returning to Tamriel and playing early versions fills us with the same joy, excitement, and promise of adventure.
We will certainly have to be patient before learning more, but in the meantime, fans of Bethesda's productions will be able to enjoy the next-gen update of Fallout 4 from April 25, then later “very good updates” from Starfield.