Bethesda reportedly revealing The Elder Scrolls 6 next month, and we may know what its subtitle is going to be
Bethesda has officially unveiled the title for its next major roleplaying game as The Elder Scrolls 6: Sentinel, set in the region of Hammerfell. Todd Howard announced the official subtitle and logo in a video celebrating the studio's 40th anniversary, following a teaser trailer and prior reporting from media outlets. The official reveal arrives nearly eight years after the game was initially announced at E3 2018, and 15 years after the release of the previous mainline entry, Skyrim. Fans had previously guessed the Sentinel subtitle earlier in the year.
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- ✓ Bethesda officially named the next installment The Elder Scrolls 6: Sentinel.
- ✓ Todd Howard revealed the subtitle and logo in a video celebrating Bethesda's 40th anniversary.
- ✓ The game is set in Hammerfell.
- ✓ The announcement comes nearly eight years after the game's initial E3 2018 announcement.
What changed
Bethesda officially confirmed the title of The Elder Scrolls 6 as Sentinel, superseding prior reports of an upcoming reveal.
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Bethesda Officially Names The Elder Scrolls 6 Sentinel
Bethesda has officially unveiled the title for its next major roleplaying game as The Elder Scrolls 6: Sentinel, set in the region of Hammerfell. Todd Howard announced the official subtitle and logo in a video celebrating the studio's 40th anniversary, following a teaser trailer and prior reporting from media outlets. The official reveal arrives nearly eight years after the game was initially announced at E3 2018, and 15 years after the release of the previous mainline entry, Skyrim. Fans had previously guessed the Sentinel subtitle earlier in the year.
Why it matters
The official title confirmation ends nearly a decade of radio silence from Bethesda regarding the sequel to Skyrim. The announcement coincides with a corporate reset at Microsoft that includes layoffs at Bethesda. Additional reports point to a 2027 launch window and suggest the game will explore the history of the titular artifacts.
What is confirmed
- Bethesda officially named the next installment The Elder Scrolls 6: Sentinel.
- Todd Howard revealed the subtitle and logo in a video celebrating Bethesda's 40th anniversary.
- The game is set in Hammerfell.
- The announcement comes nearly eight years after the game's initial E3 2018 announcement.
Still unconfirmed
- The Elder Scrolls 6 is reportedly locked in for a 2027 launch.
- The game will reportedly show the history of the titular artifacts.
What to watch next
- Further gameplay trailers or release date confirmations from Bethesda
- Additional details regarding the narrative focus on the history of artifacts
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