A recent insider report indicates that a new trailer for The Elder Scrolls 6 is circulating at Bethesda. While it is unclear if this trailer is destined for public release or still undergoing adjustments, the report implies that development on the game is advancing at a satisfactory pace.
June 10 marked the seventh anniversary of the official announcement of The Elder Scrolls 6, which was introduced through a brief teaser at E3 2018. The long-awaited sequel to Skyrim entered pre-production within the following five years, and Bethesda confirmed in August 2023 that active development commenced after completing the bulk of work on Starfield.
Since then, the company has been relatively quiet about the project’s details. The Elder Scrolls 6 has the potential to break a longstanding pattern that has affected the franchise since its inception over three decades ago.
The continued silence from Bethesda has led to speculation that the game’s development is on track. A recent report by Jez Corden mentioned a new internal trailer for TES 6, which reinforced the possibility that the game could make an appearance at the Xbox Games Showcase held on June 8.
Corden pointed out that the existence of a new trailer could mean one of two things: Bethesda is preparing for a formal reveal and gathering internal feedback or this trailer is intended solely for internal milestones, executive reviews, and other non-public purposes common in AAA game development. Nevertheless, the fact that the trailer exists suggests that the game’s progress is significant enough to warrant a visual update for company leadership.
Looking ahead, Corden noted that it is unlikely TES 6 will be showcased at the upcoming Gamescom in August, but if the game is still on track for a 2028 release, a formal reveal may be imminent. For context, Starfield was presented 15 months before its launch, though that title didn’t carry the same long wait associated with a sequel like TES 6.