The Elder Scrolls 6 Still Being in Pre-Production Proves How Bad Early Announcements Are
The Elder Scrolls 6 is undoubtedly one of the most highly anticipated games in the community today. Morrowind andOblivion captured the hearts of RPG lovers, cementing their love for the franchise. And after Skyrim’s monumental success, Elder Scrolls fans are understandably hyped for the next installation in the series.
However, it seems the next Elder Scrolls title won’t be coming anytime soon. Todd Howard has revealed that The Elder Scrolls 6 is still in pre-production, meaning it’ll take years before players see its release — and they aren’t happy. If anything, the prolonged wait just goes to show how detrimental early announcements can be for an upcoming game.
The Elder Scrolls 6 Has to Be More Than Just Skyrim in Hammerfell
The Elder Scrolls 6 was first announced in June 2018, during that year’s E3 Conference. A teaser trailer was shown after Fallout 76’s gameplay reveal and a teaser for Starfield. The brief announcement video showcased a sprawling landscape that many believe to be The Elder Scrolls’ Hammerfell, backed by the familiar soundtrack and topped off with “The Elder Scrolls VI” appearing on screen.
Unsurprisingly, this reveal was met with thunderous applause. Howard even described the game as “the one you [the fans] keep asking about.” Clearly, Bethesda is aware that The Elder Scrolls 6 is one of its most awaited releases. Unfortunately, the developer has been silent about it ever since. Granted, Howard did explain during E3 2018 that The Elder Scrolls 6 was to be released after Starfield, but that doesn’t make the long wait any better for fans.
Fast-forward to the recent Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase. While Starfield fans got an extensive look at its gameplay, systems, and environments, The Elder Scrolls 6
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