Elder Scrolls VI on schedule despite Xbox layoffs

Timeline

1. 8 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 8 sources

   Bethesda: Elder Scrolls VI on schedule despite Xbox layoffs

   Bethesda assures The Elder Scrolls VI development stays on track despite Xbox layoffs and confirms Oblivion Remastered’s Switch 2 release and upcoming cross‑platform optimizations.

2. 10 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

   Bethesda announces Fallout 5 and Elder Scrolls VI as Montreal studio faces layoffs and union lawsuit

   Bethesda unveiled Fallout 5 and Elder Scrolls VI while its Montreal studio faced a layoff, prompting union legal action over minimal severance.

3. 23 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

   Bethesda Game Studios staff protest Microsoft Xbox layoffs, demand better severance

   Microsoft's Xbox restructuring triggered layoffs at Bethesda and related studios; the OneBGS union plans a July 15 march demanding better severance, rehiring rights, and citing possible delays to games like The

4. 24 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 23 sources

   Microsoft Xbox layoffs threaten Bethesda's The Elder Scrolls 6 and other flagship games

   Microsoft’s Xbox cuts 3,200 jobs, hitting Bethesda, id Software and others; developers warn of morale loss, possible delays to The Elder Scrolls 6, uncertain Fallout 76 support, and cancelled projects like a *​

5. 27 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 25 sources

   Xbox layoffs threaten Bethesda's The Elder Scrolls 6 and Online

   Xbox layoffs cut over 50 Bethesda staff and half the ESO team, shattering morale and likely delaying The Elder Scrolls VI to 2028‑2029 or later, while ESO’s roadmap is being re‑evaluated.

6. about 1 month ago

   [CULTURE] 2 sources

   Bethesda warned against rushing The Elder Scrolls VI release

   Ex‑Bethesda designer Bruce Nesmith warns that cutting development time on The Elder Scrolls VI and Fallout 5 would hurt quality, stressing the need to balance resources, schedule and polish.

7. about 1 month ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

   Bethesda says The Elder Scrolls VI is in active development with no set launch date

   Bethesda confirms The Elder Scrolls VI is in active development with no release date, while a veteran warns that faster schedules would cut features and quality.

8. about 1 month ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

   Bethesda veteran Bruce Nesmith cautions against rushing The Elder Scrolls 6

   Bethesda veteran Bruce Nesmith warns that speeding up The Elder Scrolls 6 and Fallout 5 could sacrifice quality, citing the resources‑time‑quality trade‑off.

9. about 1 month ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

   July 2026 video game launch slate features Assassin’s Creed remake and Halo on PS5

   July 2026 sees a packed video‑game launch calendar with major releases like Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, Halo: Campaign Evolved on PS5, and new titles for Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Game Pass.

10. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources

    July 2026 video game releases announced for PC and consoles

    July 2026 sees a range of PC and console game releases, from Rhythm Paradise Groove and Esports Manager 2026 to Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced and Denshattack!.

11. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Bethesda says The Elder Scrolls VI is top priority amid development timing debate

    Bethesda confirms The Elder Scrolls VI as its top priority, while designers caution against rushing development to prevent fan fatigue.

12. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    Xbox Showcase Unveils Doom DLC and Updates Bethesda's Elder Scrolls VI Plans

    Xbox Showcase announced the DOOM: The Dark Ages DLC for July 7 and said Bethesda will reveal The Elder Scrolls VI when it’s nearly ready, hinting at a 2028 release.

13. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Xbox outlines progress on The Elder Scrolls VI, cites 2028 release window

    Xbox confirms internal builds of The Elder Scrolls VI are progressing on Creation Engine 3, with a likely release around 2028 after a typical multi‑year development cycle.

14. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

    Xbox Games Showcase unveils Star Wars games and updates on Elder Scrolls 6

    Xbox Games Showcase unveiled new Star Wars titles, Gears of War, Fable and Total War entries, while Xbox CCO confirmed Elder Scrolls 6 is progressing well but still awaiting a reveal.

15. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 7 sources

    Xbox CCO says The Elder Scrolls 6 looks amazing and will be announced at the right time

    Xbox CCO Matt Booty says The Elder Scrolls VI looks amazing, is progressing well, and will be revealed when ready after years of fan waiting.

16. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

    Xbox Games Showcase 2026 unveils major upcoming titles and delays

    The Xbox Games Showcase June 2026 is expected to reveal DOOM DLC, a Halo remake, a delayed Fable to 2027, and updates on Gears of War, OD, Clockwork Revolution, and Fallout 3 remaster.