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Gaming industry auteur Todd Howard, recently shared some news that evokes some mixed emotions regarding the highly anticipated release ofThe Elder Scrolls 6. As part ofthe press tour forStarfield, – Bethesda’s upcoming sci-fi epic set to launch this September, – the studio’s lead game director and executive producer briefly touched upon the company’s other major release;The Elder Scrolls 6.
Todd Howard is widely recognized for his work on successful franchises such asFalloutandThe Elder Scrolls, as well as his involvement in the highly anticipatedStarfield. As fans eagerly await the release of the space exploration adventure, – which marks Bethesda’s first original IP released in over 25 years, – speculations arise concerning the future of this influential gaming powerhouse.
During a conversation with IGN, Howard revealed Bethesda’s future plans, stating thatThe Elder Scrolls 6will be the next major title afterStarfield, followed byFallout 5. However, Howard curiously hinted that his long-standing leadership role within the company might undergo a change following the release ofThe Elder Scrolls 6. In the interview, he discussed the evolving landscape of game development, where the focus has shifted away from simply finishing a game, launching it, and moving on to its sequel. Nowadays, development teams are expected to provide long-term support and frequent updates for each release, which has prompted Howard to reflect on the trajectory of his career.
The company’s approach to the release ofStarfieldwill align with this modern mindset. The team aims to offer extensive ongoing support and continuous updates for the game. As excitement builds forThe Elder Scrolls 6, it also leads to introspection. Although Howard did not provide specific details, the passage of time has clearly raised some concerns for him. He openly acknowledges that he is not getting any younger and contemplates the duration of players’ engagement withElder Scrollsgames, raising the possibility thatThe Elder Scrolls 6might be his final project.
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Will The Elder Scrolls 6 mark the end of an era?
Although an official release date for the next instalment ofThe Elder Scrollsseries has not been revealed yet, this recent information undeniably hints at the possible conclusion of a remarkable career in the gaming industry. Bethesda’s development strategy, combined with the fact that a teaser forThe Elder Scrolls 6was first showcased at E3 2018, leads to speculation about whether this highly anticipated game might bypass the current generation of gaming consoles entirely.
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Considering the extensive post-release support and the enduring popularity ofElder Scrollsgames, there is hope that Todd Howard will remain with the company for the foreseeable future. Nevertheless, the thought of a Bethesda game without Howard at the helm is undeniably daunting, and only time will reveal ifThe Elder Scrolls 6truly marks his final project as the company’s director.
The Elder Scrolls 6is in development.
Source:IGN
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Daniel Boyd
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Dan is one of FandomWire’s Former Gaming Content Leads and Editors. He is a 28-year-old writer from Glasgow. He graduated from university with an honours degree in 3D Animation, before pivoting to pursue his love for critical writing. He has also written freelance pieces for other sites such as Game Rant, WhatCulture Gaming, KeenGamer.com and The Big Glasgow Comic Page. He loves movies, video games and comic books.
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