Elder Scrolls 6 Might Be On PlayStation, After All
For the last few years, fans of The Elder Scrolls franchise have been speculating that the upcoming game, The Elder Scrolls 6, would only be available on Xbox consoles and PC. However, Xbox CEO Phil Spencer has recently hinted at the possibility of the game being released on PlayStation as well. The sequel to Skyrim is currently in development, but no official release date has been announced yet. Fans are eagerly waiting for any updates on the game and are hoping that it will be available on more platforms.
Bethesda’s upcoming game Starfield has been dubbed by many as a Skyrim-like alternative set in space. The game has been in development for a while, and it is set to release in a few months. After its release, the company’s next major project will undoubtedly be The Elder Scrolls 6. Since Bethesda is now owned by Xbox, it was expected that the game would be exclusive to Xbox consoles. However, Phil Spencer’s recent comments have raised some doubts about the exclusivity of the game.
In a 2021 interview, Phil Spencer had claimed that The Elder Scrolls 6 would be an Xbox exclusive. However, when questioned by the FTC regarding the Activision Blizzard acquisition deal, Spencer told an FTC attorney that they don’t know what consoles the game will be released on. This statement could mean that there is a possibility of the game being released on PlayStation consoles as well. Alternatively, it could be a way to avoid giving a clear answer in light of the investigation on game exclusivity due to the merger.
The release date for The Elder Scrolls 6 is not expected to be anytime soon. Spencer has confirmed that the same team working on Starfield will be responsible for the development of The Elder Scrolls 6. This means that it could be another five years or more before the game is ready for launch. Due to this distant projection, Spencer’s earlier comment of not understanding what the platforms will be could simply refer to the next generation Xbox. It’s difficult to predict when Microsoft and the gaming industry will move on to new home console hardware.
Skyrim has been one of the most popular games of all time, and its availability on multiple platforms has contributed to its success. If The Elder Scrolls 6 remains exclusive to Xbox consoles, it could negatively impact the game’s overall success. Fans are hoping that Phil Spencer’s recent comment is an indication that the game will ultimately be made available on more platforms than expected.
For the past couple of years, fans have held the belief that The Elder Scrolls 6 will only be coming to Xbox consoles in addition to PC, but Xbox CEO Phil Spencer has recently made comments that suggest there’s a possibility the game comes to PlayStation. The massive sequel to Skyrim is confirmed to be in development but without an announced date for its release. Excited fans would love to get any new updates on the game, and it would be wonderful to see it come to more platforms.
The upcoming Starfield game by Bethesda has been dubbed by many to be a Skyrim in space alternative to Elder Scrolls games. The obvious focus for Bethesda over the past few years has been on the development of Starfieldbut now that it will be released in a few months, the next large project for the company will undoubtedly be The Elder Scrolls 6. As Bethesda is owned by Microsoft’s Xbox, and Starfield will not be released for the PlayStation 5, it makes sense that Elder Scrolls 6 would follow suit.
In a 2021 interview, Phil Spencer claimed Elder Scrolls 6 would be an Xbox exclusive. Now, after being questioned by the FTC regarding the Activision Blizzard acquisition deal, Spencer told an FTC attorney they don’t know what consoles it will be released for.
This statement, though vague, could indicate there is a possibility of The Elder Scrolls 6 coming to the PlayStation consoles, or it is simply a means of stalling to not come to a clear answer in light of the investigation on the exclusivity of games due to the merger.
The release date for Elder Scrolls 6 is not going to be anytime soon. Spencer confirmed that the same team that is working on Starfield will be the people responsible for Elder Scrolls 6 development. This means that it could be another five years or more before TES 6 is ready to launch. Due to this distant projection, Spencer’s earlier comment of not understanding what the platforms will be could simply be in reference the next generation Xbox; it’s impossible to say when Microsoft and the industry at large will be moving on to new home console hardware.
Skyrim is a game that continues to be incredibly popular, which has many fans eagerly awaiting news of its successor, The Elder Scrolls 6. Part of what has made Skyrimso popular is that it has been available for nearly every platform, including the Nintendo Switch, and if The Elder Scrolls 6 does remain confined to the Xbox consoles then it could be detrimental to the game’s overall success. There are still many years to wait before The Elder Scrolls 6 is going to be ready for release, but hopefully Phil Spencer’s comment is an indication that it will ultimately be made available on more platforms than expected.
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