It was E3 2018 when Bethesda announced it is developing two AAA titles: its first new IP in 25 years called “Starfield” and the much-awaited “The Elder Scrolls 6.” However, recent reports suggest that the former may not launch in 2021 as previously thought and that should give fans an idea of how long they might have to wait for an all-new game set in Tamriel.
As soon as these two games were announced in 2018, Bethesda made it very clear that fans will be waiting for years before they are released. There was also one recurring piece of information from the studio, and that was “Starfield” will launch before “The Elder Scrolls 6.”
It’s after Starfield, which you pretty much know nothing about. So if you’re coming at me for details now and not years from now, I’m failing to properly manage your expectations.
— Pete Hines (@DCDeacon) May 10, 2020
It was a good move on Bethesda’s part to let fans know they have new games in the pipeline. But the studio has also been very careful not to give false hopes about the release window of “Starfield” and “The Elder Scrolls 6.” Whenever Bethesda executives are asked about these titles’ launch timelines, they would always say fans need to be patient because their development would take years to finish.
It is also worth noting that Bethesda appears to be ready to reveal a new trailer of “Starfield” soon. The promo image Xbox released for its joint E3 showcase with the studio includes a not-so-subtle hint that the space epic will be one of the highlights in the upcoming 90-minute presentation. Fans believe the said image includes the same planet featured in the first and only “Starfield” trailer available now.
Whoa.
— Dom (@DomsPlaying) May 26, 2021
Talk about subliminal messaging from Xbox here. That's heavy. pic.twitter.com/xPgPbUmE17
However, several reliable gaming news sources have recently claimed that “Starfield” is unlikely to launch in 2021. While a new trailer could be presented soon, fans might have to wait until late 2022 to actually play the game. Journalist Jason Schreier said it is not because Xbox wants “Halo Infinite” to get all the attention later this year, but Bethesda is reportedly not yet close to complete the development of “Starfield.”
Considering how Bethesda approaches the development of every AAA title, there could be a few years gap between the release of “Starfield” and “The Elder Scrolls 6.” The means if “Starfield” were to launch in late 2022, a 2023 launch for “The Elder Scrolls 6” would still seem unlikely.


NiSource Signs Long-Term Energy Deals with Alphabet and Amazon to Power Indiana Data Centers
Japan to Subsidize Sony's Image Sensor Plant in Kumamoto with $380 Million
John Ternus Signals Apple’s Future with Product-First AI Strategy
Anthropic CEO Meets Trump Officials to Discuss Powerful New AI Model Mythos
NVIDIA Acquisition Rumors Dismissed by Morgan Stanley as Strategically Flawed
Elon Musk Faces French Probe Over X and Grok Amid Rising U.S.-EU Tensions
SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell Earns $85.8M as IPO Buzz Grows
ASML Raises 2026 Revenue Outlook as AI Chip Demand Surges
Tesla Q1 Earnings Preview: Robotaxi Delays and SpaceX Merger Speculation Grow
Florida Investigates OpenAI and ChatGPT Over Alleged Role in FSU Shooting
Tesla's Terafab: AI Chip Factory Eyes Taiwan's Semiconductor Talent
Apple Stock Dips as Tim Cook Steps Down, John Ternus Named Next CEO
Chinese Robotics Stocks React as Humanoid Robot Marathon Sparks Competition Concerns
Nvidia Pushes 800V Data Center Power Systems to Boost Efficiency and Cut Costs
Apple Wins ITC Ruling, Keeping Blood-Oxygen Feature on Apple Watch
Samsung Races to Deliver Next-Gen HBM4E Memory Samples to Nvidia
Sam Altman Moves to Dismiss Punitive Damages in Sister's Sexual Abuse Lawsuit 



