The Elder Scrolls 6 Reportedly Still Two Years Away From Release

Bethesda's long-awaited RPG has been a mystery since it was first announced eight years ago, and fans may have to wait longer to play it.

At this point, waiting for The Elder Scrolls 6 has become nearly a gaming ritual. Bethesda teased the game eight years ago, but fans are still waiting for a complete look at one of the decade's biggest RPG titles. Unfortunately, the current source says the game is at least two years away from release.

You can see why the expectations are so high. Indeed, The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim is still one of the most popular RPGs ever made, even after all these years. Its massive environment continues to attract players back to explore forgotten dungeons and find new ways to enjoy the game. Of course, it was not easy to follow something with such a rich past.

Bethesda, meanwhile, has given fans nothing to go on. Since the first announcement, details about The Elder Scrolls 6 have been very limited. The recent teaser brought the game back into the conversation, but it did little more than reassure fans that the project is still ongoing. There was no gameplay,

no look at the universe, and no release date. Fans probably expected something more exciting than a fresh reminder that the game exists after eight years. The release timeline doesn't look that promising either. Sources say a new report suggests The Elder Scrolls 6 is at least two years away.

While Bethesda hasn't officially confirmed the rumor, it does fit with the project not having had any real updates.

Of course, it takes a long time to produce a game of this scale. Bethesda has a big reputation to uphold, so rushing the next major Elder Scrolls adventure would be risky. After such a long wait, though, fans are eager for a better glimpse of where development stands.

There is also the question of which platforms will receive the game. But the question is, is The Elder Scrolls 6 going to remain an XBOX exclusive, or is it going to come to other systems eventually? An XBOX exclusive launch might provide Microsoft good reasons for players to buy its next-gen hardware, especially Project Helix.

Skyrim's popularity might make the game a massive system seller. Microsoft has been looking for ways to solidify its status in the console industry, and a huge RPG like this could help. That said, platform exclusivity is still being discussed, and there's no formal word yet.

Is 2027 the year Bethesda finally releases something to get excited about? You can. Yes. Some vital development details or a decent gameplay showcase would go a long way toward renewing enthusiasm. There is no promise, however, that Bethesda will have anything big to show next year.

For now, fans will have to settle for the odd update and any information they can get their hands on. The first statement was eight years ago, and it wouldn't be surprising if a few more years followed. Bethesda's real problem is not finishing the game. It gives you an RPG that lives up to the huge expectations placed on it. Can The Elder Scrolls 6 live up to the hype and deliver an adventure worthy of Skyrim's legacy?