Elder Scrolls 6 Release Hinted in Fan Contest

The Elder Scrolls 6 enthusiasts, much like Grand Theft Auto 6 fans, are craving official updates. With just a character creation contest as their sole clue, it's no wonder the community has begun theorizing about potential release dates.

This week, Bethesda unveiled its latest Make-A-Wish collaboration: participants can bid for a unique opportunity to craft an NPC alongside Bethesda Game Studios that will appear in The Elder Scrolls 6.

"Over recent years, we've been honored to partner with Make-A-Wish—supporting events, donating items, and creating memorable experiences for children battling critical illnesses," Bethesda shared.

"This year's Silent Auction offers one winner the chance to design a character for The Elder Scrolls 6 alongside our team. All proceeds directly benefit Make-A-Wish."

While this initiative showcases Bethesda's philanthropic spirit, dedicated fans see deeper implications. The community has drawn parallels between this campaign and Bethesda's earlier Starfield Make-A-Wish project, using it to speculate on The Elder Scrolls 6's development stage and possible launch window.

Admittedly, this speculation might seem far-fetched—but let's explore it nonetheless.

Reddit user 'FartingSlowly' noted that Bethesda's Starfield character creation contest appeared 2.5 years before its September 2023 launch. If history repeats, The Elder Scrolls 6 could debut by September 2027—possibly September 27, specifically.

"This isn't reliable evidence by any measure," FartingSlowly acknowledged. "Don't take it too seriously. Still, it's tangible speculation rooted in Bethesda's own patterns—a welcome change from baseless theories."

Predictably, others questioned this timeline. Some countered that Starfield's Make-A-Wish event occurred when its initial 2022 launch was planned. Could this suggest an earlier ES6 release—perhaps November 2026?

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The Elder Scrolls 6 announcement feels increasingly distant. By January, the gap since its 2018 reveal matched Skyrim's own age when ES6 was first teased.

Bethesda confirmed the RPG entered "early development" in August 2023, with "preliminary builds" emerging by March 2024. During last June's six-year anniversary, even Bethesda's Todd Howard remarked, "Wow—has it really been that long?"

Most projections place The Elder Scrolls 6's arrival no earlier than 2028—likely targeting next-gen consoles alongside PC. Should this hold, seventeen years will have elapsed since Skyrim's debut. For now, explore our comprehensive Elder Scrolls 6 rundown.