Bethesda reveals title and setting for The Elder Scrolls VI: Sentinel

Bethesda Game Studios has officially revealed the title of its next major project: The Elder Scrolls VI: Sentinel. The announcement was made during a video celebrating the 40th anniversary of Bethesda Game Studios, hosted by series director Todd Howard.

Title and Setting Reveal

The reveal included a short teaser showing an Elder Scroll emerging from desert sands. According to Bethesda, the game will take players to the region of Hammerfell, which is the home of the Redguards. The title refers to Sentinel, a major port city within Hammerfell that was last explored in the 1996 game The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall.

A quote featured at the end of the teaser provides further context regarding the timeline and atmosphere. The text reads: “The scroll offered only a shimmer, a veil thinly lifted to my eyes. A future lost. A victory undone. Sands of time scattered by fate.” This passage is attributed to Yazar, a Moth Priest to High Queen Iradne of Hammerfell, and is dated 4E 206.

Development and Release Information

Bethesda has not announced a release date or confirmed which platforms the game will be available on. In a statement following the reveal, the studio said, "Development continues, and while it'll be some time before we're ready to share more, it feels great to finally reveal the name and location with you."

While the game was first announced at E3 in 2018, Bethesda began active production in 2023 using Creation Engine 3. Because the game was initially revealed eight years ago, some observers suggest it may be at least a decade since the original announcement before the game is released.

Merchandise and Background

Following the announcement, Bethesda has already listed merchandise for the upcoming RPG on its online shop. Available items include a Sentinel-logo hoodie for $64.99 and a T-shirt for $34.99. Regarding the hoodie, Bethesda noted, "This hoodie runs small. For the perfect fit, we recommend ordering one size larger than your usual size."

This announcement follows a period of transition for Xbox and Bethesda. In a previous move, Microsoft purchased ZeniMax Media Inc., the parent company of Bethesda, for $7.5 billion. Additionally, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma previously visited Bethesda and commented on the scale of the project, stating, "The scale and grandeur are incredible. The story is even greater."

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Sources

• ign.com: Bethesda Is Already Selling The Elder Scrolls 6: Sentinel Merch
• complex.com: Bethesda Reveals Hugely Anticipated ‘The Elder Scrolls VI’ Name and Logo
• hothardware.com: Bethesda Reveals The Name of The Sixth Elder Scrolls Game: Sentinel
• polygon.com: Bethesda Officially Confirms The Elder Scrolls 6 Name
• gamesbeat.com: Bethesda reveals Elder Scrolls 6 title, likely location, and that there will be life after GTA VI - GamesBeat
• tech.yahoo.com: Bethesda finally reveals The Elder Scrolls 6 title, and yes, the fan theories about Sentinel and Hammerfell were right

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