Why The Elder Scrolls 6’s Delay Might Be Good News

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Summary

  • The Elder Scrolls 6 will still not likely be released until 2028 or possibly later.
  • Bethesda recently released Oblivion Remastered, which could tide players over until TES6.
  • A Morrowind remaster following Oblivion’s could be the best move to keep interest up until TES6 is complete.

Time marches on as fans eagerly anticipate the release of “The Elder Scrolls 6”. Now six and a half years since its initial unveiling, the primary information available about the game is that it has been in development during this period. Developer Bethesda has been relatively quiet regarding updates for the much-awaited next installment in the series, but it’s generally understood that it will likely be several more years before it becomes available.

Fans of The Elder Scrolls series are thrilled with the recent news – it’s been confirmed that The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered has been officially released, and it dropped on April 22. With this exciting development, Bethesda now has an even stronger incentive to focus next on Morrowind, the precursor to Oblivion in the series, to keep fans satisfied as they work on the sixth main installment.

Oblivion Remastered is available now on Xbox Game Pass as well as PC and PS5.

The Elder Scrolls 6 Still Being Years Away Could Now Have a Silver Lining

The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Should Be the First of a One-Two Punch

As a dedicated fan, I must admit that while it wasn’t an entirely unexpected move, Bethesda releasing the remastered version of “Oblivion” now is indeed a clever strategy on their part. After all, the latest main installment in the series, “The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim,” continues to captivate players worldwide, with many still investing hundreds, if not thousands of hours, into it since its release fifteen years ago.

With the release of a modern update, Oblivion Remastered, fans now have an engaging interim option to enjoy until the arrival of The Elder Scrolls 6. This remaster offers a great opportunity for gamers to stay engaged, while also allowing those who missed the original to experience it with improved graphics and numerous quality-of-life enhancements. Bethesda could capitalize on this enthusiasm by planning a similar upgrade for Morrowind as well.

The homebrew “Skyblivon” project, a fan-created remake of “Oblivion” using “Skyrim’s” resources and game engine, originally started back in 2012, is expected to launch in the year 2025 as well.

The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind Getting a Remaster Next Would Further Alleviate the Wait for TES6

Despite the popularity of “Oblivion,” the recent remastered version being a great move, it’s widely agreed among fans that “The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind” holds a special place in their hearts. This game not only laid the foundation for “Oblivion,” but also influenced numerous other RPGs. For quite some time now, fans have been clamoring for a remastered or remade version of “Morrowind.” Given that it’s been over two decades since its initial release and considering that “Oblivion” has just received an update, there’s never been a stronger argument for Bethesda to follow suit with “Morrowind” next.

It’s not very probable that TES6 will come out next year; instead, it might be as far off as 2028 or even 2030 according to various estimates and conjecture. However, offering players a chance to enjoy refined and polished editions of the two older, yet iconic, Elder Scrolls games in quick succession could be an excellent strategy. Bethesda has demonstrated its capability to manage such a project while simultaneously working on TES6, and a Morrowind remaster would make for an ideal pairing. This double feature would not only make the wait for The Elder Scrolls 6 more palatable but also provide players with the best iterations of these two influential and beloved titles before the next one arrives.

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2025-04-26 14:35