To say thatThe Elder Scrolls 6won’t be coming out for a while might be a bit of an understatement. Bethesda Softworks still has to getStarfieldout of the way before fans even have a chance of hearing about further developments. However, the wait for the long-awaited sequel toThe Elder Scrollsfranchise might not be as bad as it seems.
The Elder Scrolls 6’s far off release date could actually bring some positives to the game as a whole. These benefits may not be immediately obvious, especially considering the more painfully noticeable reality of the long wait. Regardless, the game stands to benefit from having a release date that is far into the future in many ways.
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The Wait for The Elder Scrolls 6 Might Be Worth It
As mentioned before, Bethesda Softworks wants to getStarfieldout of the way beforeThe Elder Scrolls 6. After all, it is set to become one its biggest IPs, standing next toThe Elder ScrollsandFalloutfranchises. But that isn’t only the only reason the game won’t be coming out for a while. Now that Bethesda Softworks is part of Microsoft, it may be working with in tandem to ensure thatThe Elder Scrolls6 doesn’t have too close of a release date with another game under the Microsoft family, such asAvowed. With that said, these same aspects that delay its release could also work to further improve variousfeatures ofThe Elder Scrolls 6.
For example, Bethesda Softworks has been known for its use for The Creation Engine for games likeFallout 4andThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim.Starfielditself will be making use of a modified and updated form of this engine, aptly known as The Creation Engine 2. It is possible that this engine could also be used forThe Elder Scrolls 6. Having more time as well as the entirety ofStarfieldto further work the kinks out of this engine would only bring benefits. After all,The Elder Scrolls 6wouldn’t want a repeat of the infamously buggy natureSkyrimhad. Not only that, but the release of other games could also assist inThe Elder Scrolls 6development.
ThoughAvowedandThe Elder Scrolls 6could potentially share a lot of gameplay elements,The Elder Scrolls 6stands to benefit if it releases after it. If this turns out to be the case, Bethesda Softworks could take a look at whatAvoweddoes well and what it does poorly to properly gauge what fans prefer. This could help further refine the vision for the game, while also helping the developer avoid possible pitfalls. It would also provide a more updated view on what fans love about games likeThe Elder Scrolls 6, which is hugely important considering the fact that the most recent installment to the mainline series,Skyrim, came out over a decade ago.
But most importantly of all, the span of time between now and its release also allows for there to be a greater build up of anticipation. For example, therumoredThe Elder ScrollsTV showcould help lead into the next game, but would require a bit of time to be made.The Elder Scrolls Onlinecould also dedicate a chapter or DLC to help promote the release of the game, something that would also need to be done well in advance. Considering it will be the return of mainline installments of a nearly 3-decade old franchise, its return is going to need to make a big splash.
Though almost next to nothing is known aboutThe Elder Scrolls 6' release date, that hasn’t stopped the hype train for it one bit. Hopefully once it releases, it will be able to meet the expectations it has been building for over a decade.
The Elder Scrolls 6is currently in development.
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