The Elder Scrolls VI: Leaker Hints at Release Window – Sooner or Much Later?

A prominent leaker claims Bethesda is targeting a late 2027 release for The Elder Scrolls VI. What would this mean for players and Xbox?

For years, a single question has haunted the gaming world: When will *The Elder Scrolls VI* finally arrive? Now, leaker eXtas1s claims to have some answers. In a recent video, he states that Bethesda is internally targeting “late 2027.” While he offers no concrete proof, he **refers** to information that led him to this “logical assumption.”

*The Elder Scrolls VI* was first announced back in June 2018, then merely as a simple teaser that raised more questions than it answered. Since then, Bethesda has shifted its focus to other priorities: *Fallout 76* received years of ongoing support, and *Starfield* was released in 2023 and continues to receive DLC content. Those hoping for news about the next great fantasy epic have, until now, had to steel themselves with patience.

What Would “Late 2027” Mean for the Industry?

If this timeframe proves accurate, *The Elder Scrolls VI* would not only mark the culmination of a nearly ten-year development cycle. It could also perfectly coincide with the launch of the next Xbox generation. According to current reports, Microsoft is already working intensively on new hardware, which is also expected to launch in 2027. This raises an intriguing question: Is *The Elder Scrolls VI* being conceived as a showcase title for the next Xbox?

The irony, however, would be palpable: while many fans are hoping for a release on the current console generation, the game could ultimately serve as **the gateway to the next**. Bethesda has, after all, followed this pattern before – *The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim* was released in 2011 and has since been ported to virtually every platform that uses electricity.

A Word of Caution Regarding Leaks

Of course, all of this remains pure speculation. Without official confirmation from Microsoft or Bethesda, such claims are, at best, indications, not facts. Furthermore, it’s more often the rule than the exception for plans to shift during a development cycle of this magnitude.