After the recent restructuring and unfortunate rounds of layoffs at XBOX, fears about Bethesda's progress on The Elder Scrolls 6 have kicked into overdrive lately. Gamers have already been waiting nearly a decade since TES6 was first announced back in 2018, and reports of veteran developers working on the project being let go have sparked a renewed panic among The Elder Scrolls fans.
That said, the timeline for The Elder Scrolls 6 remains largely unchanged. While the layoffs have undoubtedly fueled concerns about morale and development speed, there has been no official indication from Bethesda or XBOX that the project has slipped beyond its previously expected release window. Most industry analysts and insiders continue to believe the RPG is targeting a launch sometime in the next 2 to 3 years, with Bethesda reportedly still treating it as one of XBOX's highest-priority first-party releases.
Either way, if you're looking for something to keep your mind off The Elder Scrolls 6 for the time being, Shadows of Oblivion is officially expected to arrive in November 2026 (via Gamefound).
The Elder Scrolls: Shadows of Oblivion is one of five brand-new expansions in the Heroes of Tamriel pack, which are part...
