AceShowbiz - The anticipation for The Elder Scrolls 6 remains high as fans eagerly await more updates on Bethesda’s next major RPG. Since its initial announcement in 2018, players have only glimpsed a very brief teaser trailer, leaving much of the game’s content and features a mystery. Although Bethesda assures that development is progressing with a full team dedicated to the project, years have passed with minimal new information. However, a recent interview with Bethesda’s Todd Howard has shed some light on the game’s direction, particularly regarding its gameplay style and the technology behind it.

During an interview with Kinda Funny Games, Todd Howard explained that The Elder Scrolls 6 will return to what he described as a “classic” Bethesda experience, in contrast to their more recent titles like Starfield and Fallout 76. This suggests a renewed focus on the traditional open-world RPG elements that fans of the series have cherished for years. To support this vision, the development team is utilizing Creation Engine 3, the latest iteration of Bethesda’s proprietary engine that has powered their RPGs since The Elder Scrolls: Morrowind back in 2002.

Howard elaborated on this choice, stating, “We do have a certain style that we like and our fans like that we want to get better and better at. I think in many ways, Fallout 76 and Starfield are a little bit of a creative detour from that classic Elder Scrolls, Fallout ... where you're exploring a world in a certain way. And you know, as we come back to Elder Scrolls 6 that we're doing now, we're coming back to that kind of classic style that we've missed, that we know really really well.”

This return to form is welcome news for longtime fans who have been eager for a new entry that emphasizes handcrafted world-building and immersive exploration, hallmarks of previous Elder Scrolls games. The use of Creation Engine 3 aims to deliver a world that feels fresh and alive, rather than a mere replication of past environments. Howard emphasized their goal of crafting an experience where players truly feel like they are discovering the game’s world for the first time.

The reaction from the fan community, particularly on the r/TESVI subreddit, has been notably positive. Many users expressed relief and excitement over this confirmation of a classic approach. One user, Ubarian, commented, “Very good news, in my opinion (and the first actual news we have had about the game in a long time). If they play to their strengths with the base game, it will likely end up having a strong foundation, which will allow them to experiment further with updates and expansions.”

Another fan echoed this optimism, saying, “I'm so hype to see it. It will be more than 10 years since we haven't had a solo Bethesda game with all the handcrafted details that glue all the world together. Back to the classic exploration we all knew and that makes their games so popular, if that's what he means!”

While this update does not include a gameplay trailer or a release date, it provides the kind of reassurance fans have been craving after years of silence. The promise of a return to the core Elder Scrolls experience, supported by the powerful Creation Engine 3, sets the stage for what could be a highly anticipated release in the RPG genre.

As fans continue to wait for more concrete news, Bethesda’s dedication to their signature style and technology could mean that The Elder Scrolls 6 will recapture the magic that made its predecessors so beloved. Until then, players can explore other free games to pass the time while eagerly awaiting the next big Bethesda RPG.

The Elder Scrolls 6 is expected to be published by Bethesda Softworks and developed by Bethesda Game Studios, with a release planned for 2026. It will carry an ESRB rating of M for mature audiences, continuing the franchise’s tradition of deep, immersive, and mature storytelling.