The Elder Scrolls 6 Rumours Put to Rest After LinkedIn Misunderstanding
AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer ·
Speculation about a secret new Elder Scrolls game has been debunked, as a developer clarifies that an ambiguous LinkedIn listing actually referred to The Elder Scrolls 6.
Recent speculation regarding a secret, unannounced entry in the Elder Scrolls franchise has been officially cleared up. The rumor mill started turning after a LinkedIn profile belonging to former Bethesda associate game designer Griffin DeClaire listed work on an unreleased Elder Scrolls title. Naturally, the phrasing sparked immediate theories across community forums and social media about a potential spinoff or mobile title hiding in the wings.
However, FRVR reached out to the developer to clarify the ambiguous job description. DeClaire confirmed that the project in question was simply The Elder Scrolls 6, noting that he had been working directly on the long-awaited sequel in-engine every day before being impacted by recent layoffs at Microsoft. While the misunderstanding is put to rest, the situation highlights the heavy human cost behind ongoing industry restructuring, as institutional knowledge leaves major studios.
For players tracking the game, the wait for substantive news continues. Although Bethesda representatives have shared that internal playtests are ongoing and morale remains a focus for those still at the studio, a definitive release window is still distant. Meanwhile, the broader franchise roadmap includes pre-production on Fallout 5 and ongoing updates to Fallout 76, keeping Bethesda's massive player base busy across PC and console as they await the next chapter in Tamriel.
Originally reported by Connor Makar on Eurogamer
Tags: The Elder Scrolls 6, Bethesda, PC, Xbox, Industry News
Original article: Eurogamer