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The Elder Scrolls VI: Speculation Fueled by a 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 naturally led to rampant speculation regarding the release date, fueled by little more than an official character creation competition.

Bethesda recently announced its latest Make-A-Wish initiative: a silent auction offering the chance to collaborate with Bethesda Game Studios to design an NPC for The Elder Scrolls VI. Proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish, supporting children battling life-threatening illnesses. While a commendable cause, this announcement has ignited a firestorm of speculation amongst fans.

The comparison stems from a similar Make-A-Wish project Bethesda ran for Starfield. Reddit user "FartingSlowly" noted that the Starfield character creation contest was announced 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 campaign coincided with a November 2022 release date projection, suggesting a potential November 2026 release for The Elder Scrolls VI.

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It's been a considerable wait since the initial announcement of The Elder Scrolls VI in June 2018 – a timeframe that mirrors Skyrim's age at the time of the announcement. Bethesda confirmed the game entered "early development" in August 2023, with "early builds" appearing in March 2024. Even Bethesda's Todd Howard acknowledged the extended development time.

Initial speculation placed the release in 2028 or later, potentially coinciding with the next generation of consoles. A release then would mark an incredible 17-year gap since Skyrim. Until official confirmation arrives, fans remain in a state of eager anticipation.