Bethesda has officially revealed the title for the next Elder Scrolls game as 'Sentinel,' with reports suggesting a release date more than two years away.
Bethesda has revealed the title for the next installment in its fantasy RPG series, announcing the game will be titled "The Elder Scrolls VI: Sentinel." The reveal included a title card video featuring a scroll emerging from the sand, which hinted that the game will be set in the region of Hammerfell.
While Bethesda confirmed the title, the company stated it will be "some time" before more information is shared. According to reporter Jason Schreier, the game is not expected to launch for another two+ years, stating on Reddit that "TESVI: Sentinel is more than two years away."
Game director Todd Howard has previously commented on the early announcement of The Elder Scrolls 6, which occurred more than eight years ago. Howard said, "I have asked myself that a lot," regarding whether the early announcement was the right decision, adding, "I don't know. I probably would've announced it more casually." He later noted that announcing the game in that manner was "not my preference."
It is currently unknown if Sentinel will be an Xbox console exclusive or if Microsoft will bring the title to PlayStation 5. There is also no confirmation regarding whether the game will be available on Xbox Series X|S or the planned next console, codenamed Project Helix.
Some analysts suggest the announcement may be part of a broader strategy by Xbox leadership. Polygon reports that Xbox-owned studios have recently been making early announcements for major titles, such as Blizzard's Diablo 5 and StarCraft. Polygon notes that this may align with new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma's desire to ship more games from the group's biggest franchises more often, or a mandate to keep major games in the spotlight regardless of how far off they are.
Bethesda is currently working on several other projects, including Fallout 5 and remasters of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas. This development occurs during what has been described as a "reset" of the Xbox business, which has led to fears among The Elder Scrolls 6 developers regarding their jobs.
Historically, the franchise has seen varying levels of exclusivity. The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind was released solely on the original Xbox in 2002, and The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion was an Xbox exclusive for a period following its release. In contrast, Skyrim was a multiplatform release in 2011 and has sold over 65 million copies.
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Bethesda Game Studios has officially announced that the next installment in The Elder Scrolls series will be titled The Elder Scrolls VI: Sentinel.
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