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The Elder Scrolls 6: Sentinel is confirmed, finally getting new trailer and full name, 8 years, 4 months, and 23 days after its reveal
Eurogamer.net • • general
Key Points:
- Xbox and Bethesda officially revealed The Elder Scrolls 6, titled "Sentinel," on November 3, 2026, nearly 15 years after Skyrim's launch and over eight years since the first teaser of the game.
- The reveal trailer featured new gameplay elements such as advanced sand physics and confirmed the setting in Hammerfell, aligning with earlier reports about the game's focus on Elder Scrolls history and ancient artifacts.
- Bethesda thanked fans for 40 years of support and hinted at continuing their storytelling journey, marking a significant milestone for the studio.
- The announcement comes shortly after major job cuts at Bethesda and other Microsoft-owned studios, amid Xbox's organizational "reset."
- Bethesda delayed revealing the game for over eight years, with lead designer Bruce Nesmith explaining the strategy to avoid early hype and pressure, preferring to announce closer to release as they did with Fallout 4.
