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The Elder Scrolls 6 – what we know thus far

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A new open-world RPG from Bethesda is expected to be called The Elder Scrolls 6: Morrowind.

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So yet, there’s not much news about The Elder Scrolls 6 in 2022, and we doubt there will be for a long. This is due to the fact that the game is likely definitely still in its infancy stages.

In the meanwhile, we’d want to see the next generation of Elder scrolls games arrive before too many years have passed.

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With Starfield slated for release in November 2022, it’s safe to say that The Elder Scrolls 6 won’t be arriving until at least late 2023.

This means we can only speculate about what the game will be like since there is so little information available at this time. That being said, here’s all we know thus far about The Elder Scrolls 6.

Rumors about the release date of The Elder Scrolls 6

This is the first time we’ve heard anything regarding the development of The Elder Scrolls 6. In other words, a release date is a long way off, particularly when no gameplay video has been shown.

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Microsoft and Bethesda are expected to do a mock E3 2022 expo this summer, in the hopes of providing us with further details.

However, Bethesda Game Studios may utilise that footage to promote their next game, Starfield. Because The Elder Scrolls 6 will be developed on Creation 2 (the same engine used for Bethesda’s initial sci-fi game), it will be more polished than prior generations of the series.

This is the trailer for The Elder Scrolls 6: Morrowind.

The Elder Scrolls 6 has just one trailer, and it doesn’t reveal anything about the game. In addition to the game’s name and a wide-angle image of mountains, we learned nothing more about the game. As with previous Elder Scrolls games, the soundtrack featured a variation on a familiar theme.

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In spite of the lack of information provided in the trailer, admirers of the Elder scrolls are enthralled by it. We vividly recall how the first Skyrim trailers got open-world RPG lovers’ hearts racing.

Location in The Elder Scrolls VI

Tamriel, the fictional continent of Tamriel, is the setting for all Elder Scrolls games, with Morrowind, Cyrodill, and Skyrim all taking place in various kingdoms on the continent. Single-player Elder Scrolls games have yet to reach Valenwood or Black Marsh, the home countries of Wood Elves and Argonians, respectively, in the Elder Scrolls series thus far.

It has been speculated that this game might take set in either Black Rock, the home of Breton wizards, or on Hammerfell, where Redguard warriors are based. Whatever Tamriel provinces are included in the game’s scope has been referred to as The Elder Scrolls 6.

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Gameplay of The Elder Scrolls VI

The Elder Scrolls 6 has yet to be seen in action, so we can only speculate that it will include some of Skyrim’s gameplay mechanics. A vast open-world game is most likely in the works, which means that you won’t be confined to the main plot but instead will be free to explore the mountains, the caves, and the ruins of ancient cities at your leisure.

We’re hoping Bethesda improves on Skyrim’s plot, which was good but could have used more of the game’s side missions. It would be wise for Bethesda to study the side missions in games like Red Dead Redemption 2 and The Witcher 3, both of which have several connections to the main plots.

Battles and magic casting might be more lively. In the open world, the capacity to build a fortress or leave a lasting imprint would be just as useless. If you planted a tree, for example, maybe it would ultimately grow. We also expect Bethesda to find a solution to avoid NPCs speaking the same thing over and over again. Forget about guards bragging about how they were once adventurers before suffering arrow wounds to the legs.

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Some features from the Dishonored games might be used into The Elder Scrolls 6 since Bethesda is the publisher of those games. The open world may need some improvement, and we’d want to see more combat options than slashing at creatures with swords and launching fireballs at them.

In summary, we anticipate The Elder Scrolls 6 to be a big improvement over Skyrim, but still fundamentally an Elder scrolls game. It’s safe to say that The Elder Scrolls 6 will look stunning when played on the Xbox One X and PlayStation 5, as well as on gaming PCs in the near future. When the game is released, we anticipate to see a lot of spectacular images of views and skylines on social media.

Features and modifications for The Elder Scrolls VI

Skyrim became a game that could be played in virtual reality after spreading across a variety of devices. We think it’s one of the greatest VR games out there. So we wouldn’t be shocked if The Elder Scrolls 6 builds on that and delivers a more sophisticated and active virtual experience for folks with strong PCs and some of the greatest VR gear you can purchase.

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Mods have transformed Skyrim from an expansive open-world game to an RPG that, more than a decade after its debut in late 2011, still has a youthful vigour. The PC version of Skyrim now has simple support for Steam Workshop modifications. When it comes to modding, we’d expect nothing less from The Elder Scrolls 6. If the Nintendo Switch 2 comes out in the next few years, we’d want to see the game have some kind of mod support for it as well.

With a solid storyline and innovative gameplay elements, The Elder Scrolls 6 might be an excellent follow-up to Skyrim if Bethesda can pull it off. To have a better picture of what the game will look like, we’ll have to wait a bit. Check back with us when you’re ready for more Elder Scrolls news.

The Elder Scrolls 6 is an exclusive for Xbox 360 and PC.

However, unlike Skyrim, which was available on several platforms, it seems like The Elder Scrolls 6 will be exclusive to Xbox One and Windows 10 PCs.

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Xbox CEO Phil Spencer gave credibility to this by telling GQ that: “Like I think all of the platforms can continue to develop, it’s not about penalising any other platform. As long as we can deliver the whole range of features that we have, I want us to stay on Xbox. When I think about Elder Scrolls VI, I believe it to be the case. When I think about any of our franchisees, this is true.”

So, according to Spencer, The Elder Scrolls 6 will not be available on PlayStation 5. Even though some people aren’t happy about it, the PS5 has a long list of future exclusive titles. Because of this, if you can track down both consoles, you’ll want to have both on hand.

Perspectives on The Elder Scrolls VI

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A lack of knowledge regarding The Elder Scrolls 6m makes it difficult to anticipate its future. However, Bethesda’s return with yet another fantasy open-world game of epic proportions will be well appreciated.

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With Bethesda Game Studios now part of Microsoft, the company’s developers might get access to a wealth of Microsoft’s technological resources, tools, and know-how, resulting in an Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim that’s incredibly polished and massive.

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