The Elder Scrolls VI remains Bethesda Game Studios' top development priority, using Creation Engine 3, but no release date has been set. Recent layoffs at Bethesda have not altered the game's development roadmap, according to the studio.
Bethesda Game Studios has consistently positioned The Elder Scrolls VI as its main development focus across multiple status updates in 2026. In June, Xbox Chief Content Officer Matt Booty told Variety that he saw the game running at Bethesda alongside Todd Howard and called it 'amazing,' adding that the team will show footage when it is ready. The game is being built using Creation Engine 3, the same engine powering Starfield and the newly confirmed Fallout 5.
In July, Bethesda released a detailed statement confirming that The Elder Scrolls VI remains the studio's top priority, with development proceeding as planned. The statement also outlined a slate of other projects, including remastered versions of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas, a new Fallout project co-developed with Obsidian Entertainment, a Fallout 76 prequel expansion called 'Raven Rock' scheduled for 2027, and Fallout 5 in pre-production. The studio noted that this year's Fallout Day broadcast will not be streamed, but a live event in Washington, D.C. is planned for 2027 to mark the series' 30th anniversary.
Later in July, Bethesda responded to questions from YouTuber MrMattyPlays about whether recent large-scale layoffs would delay The Elder Scrolls VI. The studio stated that the layoffs will not affect the development roadmap. The company also commented on The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, which is set to release on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 12, saying the development team is currently focused on the Switch 2 release but intends to reflect optimizations gained from that version onto console and PC versions. The release date for The Elder Scrolls VI remains undecided. The layoffs, part of broader cuts in Microsoft's Xbox division, drew criticism after reports that Bethesda informed affected employees they would receive only the legally minimum severance without union negotiation.
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Bethesda Game Studios has stated that recent large-scale layoffs will not affect the development roadmap for The Elder Scrolls VI. The company responded to questions from YouTuber MrMattyPlays in a video published July 23. When asked whether the layoffs would delay the game, Bethesda asserted that the roadmap will not be affected. The studio also commented on The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, which is set to release on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 12. Bethesda said the development team is currently focused on the Switch 2 release but intends to reflect optimizations gained from that version onto console and PC versions. The release date for The Elder Scrolls VI remains undecided. The layoffs, part of broader cuts in Microsoft's Xbox division, drew criticism after reports that Bethesda informed affected employees they would receive only the legally minimum severance without union negotiation. A Canadian employee reportedly received a termination notice with a different explanation than initially given.
Jul 17
Bethesda Game Studios released a statement detailing its upcoming projects, including remastered versions of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas. The studio also confirmed a new Fallout project with Obsidian Entertainment, a prequel expansion for Fallout 76 titled 'Raven Rock', and that Fallout 5 is in pre-production. The Elder Scrolls VI remains the main development focus, using the new Creation Engine 3.
Jul 17
Bethesda Game Studios published a detailed status update on its official X account on July 17, 2026, covering the development pipeline for its major franchises. The studio confirmed that Fallout 5 has entered pre-production and is being built using Creation Engine 3, the same engine powering Starfield and The Elder Scrolls VI. In addition, remastered versions of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas are in development. Bethesda also announced a new, unannounced Fallout project being co-developed with Obsidian Entertainment, the original creator of Fallout: New Vegas. The Elder Scrolls VI remains the studio's top priority, with development proceeding as planned. For Fallout 76, a major expansion called Raven Rock, set as a prequel to Fallout 3, is scheduled for 2027. The Fallout TV series is in production for a third season, and Fallout Shelter is receiving a new season of content. Bethesda stated that this year's Fallout Day broadcast will not be streamed, but a live event in Washington, D.C. is planned for 2027 to mark the series' 30th anniversary.
Jun 10
Matt Booty, Xbox Chief Content Officer, told Variety that development of The Elder Scrolls VI is progressing smoothly. He saw the game running at Bethesda alongside Todd Howard and called it 'amazing.' Booty said the team will show footage when it is ready, not before, to avoid making promises too early.