The Elder Scrolls 6has reportedly reached a playable state in its development, although there’s still no sign of a release date. The wait for theSkyrimsequel has stretched so long with virtually no details about the game coming out that it can feel like more of a rumor than a real title at times. While official news onThe Elder Scrolls 6is still sparse, it appears Bethesda is, in fact, making sound progress on it.
The first, and so far only,Elder Scrolls 6trailer came out seven years ago, and Bethesda has still not released an official title, release window, setting, or any gameplay details. Naturally, there has been plenty of fan speculation, but with so little to go on, it’s hard to say what to expect from the game. However, the wait for more information may not be too long, as new rumors suggest development is chugging along.
In a recent episode of The Xbox Two Podcast, reporter Jez Corden claimed he’s heardThe Elder Scrolls 6is “quite playable” in its current form. Co-host Rand was quick to point out that playable does not necessarily mean the game’s core gameplay is done or even nearing a finished state. Neither host expressed certainty that it had even entered full development, but being playable is a big milestone and could mean the studio will be ready to put out more information before long. It’s rumored thata newElder Scrolls 6trailer is circulating around Bethesda, which, in light of this latest development rumor, could suggest the company has more details to share in the near future. Still, it’s hard to take anything as a certainty right now.
The Elder Scrolls 6 Has Reportedly Reached a “Quite Playable” State
It’s difficult to draw conclusions about what being “playable” means for the game’s development timeline. At the moment, all signs seem to suggest thatThe Elder Scrolls 6will release in 2027 at the earliest, with a 2028 or later release window not out of the question either. If much of the core mechanics are finished, though, a 2027 or 2028 release would certainly be possible. On the other hand, a playable state doesn’t rule out an even later launch, either.
While much of the game’s timeline may still be a mystery, some fans may be relieved to hear that Bethesda is at least making progress on it. Thewait forThe Elder Scrolls 6has now stretched over 14 years, and while it may not have been in development for that entire time, it’s slowly inching toward completion.
