Todd Howard Confirms The Elder Scrolls 6 Is Now Bethesda's Main Development Focus
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Todd Howard reveals that the bulk of Bethesda is now working on The Elder Scrolls 6, with daily playable builds and hints at flexible character progression systems.
Bethesda Game Studios is officially shifting the heavy machinery toward its long-awaited fantasy sequel. In a recent interview with IGN, reported by Polygon, studio head Todd Howard shared that the bulk of the development team is now actively working on The Elder Scrolls 6. After spending several years in a smaller pre-production phase to lock down the overarching vision, the project has reached the milestone where full production is underway alongside various studio partners.
While Howard kept story and setting details tightly under wraps, he did offer some reassurance about the game's current state of play. Builds are reportedly running consistently, giving the team a playable daily experience that goes far beyond the initial 2018 teaser title card. Alongside this update, Bethesda continues to support live-service staples like Fallout 76 and is preparing a major content drop and PlayStation 5 port for Starfield, but the fantasy epic is clearly taking center stage.
Howard also dropped some intriguing hints about design philosophy, specifically regarding character builds and player flexibility. Reflecting on past titles like Skyrim and Starfield, he pondered whether future games can strike a better balance between permanent choices and player-friendly course correction. For players who love sinking hundreds of hours into complex character progression and digital economies, these design musings offer a fascinating look at how Bethesda plans to evolve its RPG mechanics for a modern audience.
Tags: The Elder Scrolls 6, Bethesda, Todd Howard, RPG, Gaming News
Original article: Polygon