The Elder Scrolls 6 is likely to be released by 2028, according to a reader who visited Bethesda's offices. The reader, writing in the Games Inbox, expressed skepticism about the game's story claims but confidence in its fast-tracked development.
Reader's Visit Raises Questions
The reader, identified as Bentley, recounted a strange visit to Bethesda's offices. They noted that Asha Sharma, the game's director, had watched the story for about half an hour, which the reader found hard to believe given the complexity of previous Elder Scrolls games. "Most people I know have no idea what the overall story was for Oblivion or Skyrim and pay no attention to the main missions, so this must be one heck of an upgrade," Bentley wrote.
During the visit, Bentley encountered a giant inflatable rat protesting the recent layoffs of 800 employees. "800! And she just walked past that and then put out a blatantly fake tweet afterwards, presumably thinking nobody would find out about the rat," they added. The reader also speculated on the game's title, suggesting it might be eight characters long, and the setting, expecting Hammerfell due to leaks and the desert/water theme contrasting Skyrim's snow.
Release Window and Development Speed
Despite the controversies, Bentley believes the game is on a fast track. "The important thing is to just get the game out there, and I believe that’s one thing Asha Sharma does understand. She’s clearly put it on a fast-track and I’m now fairly confident it’ll be out by 2028," they concluded.
This prediction comes amid broader industry concerns about AI replacing creatives. Another reader, matc7884, expressed hope that companies using AI would fail, suggesting that shareholders might one day replace executives with AI. The GameCentral editor noted that Sam Altman had recently said CEOs are never replaced because people want to know who is in charge.
Xbox Anniversary Console and Design Opinions
In other news, a reader named Michael Veal praised the upcoming green Xbox Series X25 for Xbox's 25th anniversary, calling it "super cool." They compared Xbox's limited edition consoles favorably to PlayStation, criticizing the PS5's design as "a huge liquorice allsorts that’s been stepped on." The GameCentral editor added that the PS5 is "undoubtedly an ugly console" and noted its wobbliness on its stand when horizontal.
Veal also praised the slimline PlayStation 2 as the best design, calling it "truly elegant."
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls and Other Reader Thoughts
Korbie expressed doubts about Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, despite positive reviews, citing lack of hype and designs that aren't anime enough. They lamented that it isn't Marvel Vs. Capcom 4, which they would pre-order instantly, and suggested Sony should have chosen a different IP like The Boys.
Bobwallett finished Max Payne after starting it in 2018, wondering why a John Wick-style film hasn't been made in that world, calling the Mark Wahlberg version "awful and surprisingly dull."
Noddy commented on licensed games, praising the quality of recent Lucasfilm titles like Zero Company and Indiana Jones And The Great Circle, but questioning if they can revive the franchises. The GameCentral editor noted that an interview with Zero Company developers might be published on Monday.
Mark Matthews predicted a backlash against GTA 6's reasonably priced pre-orders once the game releases with paid DLC and microtransactions, but the editor countered that Rockstar has faced little backlash in 13 years.
Finally, Nester advocated for a Nintendo DS/3DS style handheld to port the entire DS library, noting the DS's importance in saving Nintendo after the GameCube and its second-best selling status behind the PlayStation 2.
