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The Elder Scrolls VI: Speculation Runs Wild Following Make-A-Wish Campaign

Fans of The Elder Scrolls VI, much like those eagerly awaiting Grand Theft Auto VI, are starved for concrete information. This has fueled rampant speculation, particularly after Bethesda announced a unique Make-A-Wish initiative.

Bethesda's latest Make-A-Wish project offers a chance to collaborate with Bethesda Game Studios to design a non-player character (NPC) for The Elder Scrolls VI. Proceeds from the auction will directly benefit Make-A-Wish. While a commendable cause, this announcement has ignited a firestorm of release date predictions within the gaming community.

The comparison stems from a similar Make-A-Wish campaign Bethesda ran for Starfield. Reddit user "FartingSlowly" noted that the Starfield character creation campaign launched approximately two and a half years before the game's September 2023 release. Extrapolating this, they predict a September 27, 2027 release for The Elder Scrolls VI. However, FartingSlowly acknowledges the inherent flaws in this methodology.

This prediction has been met with skepticism. Some point out that the Starfield Make-A-Wish competition was announced closer to the game's original November 11, 2022 release date, suggesting a potential November 2026 release for The Elder Scrolls VI instead.

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The prolonged silence surrounding The Elder Scrolls VI is noteworthy. Its announcement on June 10, 2018, is now as old as Skyrim's age at the time of the announcement. Bethesda confirmed the game entered "early development" in August 2023, with "early builds" surfacing in March 2024. Even Bethesda's Todd Howard acknowledged the significant time elapsed since the initial announcement.

Initial estimates placed the release in 2028 or later, potentially coinciding with next-generation consoles. A release then would mark an incredible 17-year gap since Skyrim. Until official confirmation, fans can only speculate and eagerly await further news. For now, all we can do is review what is currently known about The Elder Scrolls VI.