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Rumours of an unannounced Elder Scrolls game are bogus, Elder Scrolls 6 quest designer clarifies, after LinkedIn post spurs misplaced speculation
Speculation surrounding a potential new Elder Scrolls title was debunked by designer Griffin DeClaire, in light of a LinkedIn bio misinterpretation. While he confirmed his sole focus on The Elder Scrolls 6, the gaming community remains in the dark about the game’s specifics after its initial announcement eight years ago. Meanwhile, Bethesda continues work on other projects like Fallout 5, alongside remasters of older titles.
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Published 4 Aug 2026, 12:50 UTC1 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Rumors arose from a former designer's LinkedIn bio.
- Designer clarified that he worked on The Elder Scrolls 6.
- No new unannounced Elder Scrolls game is in development.
- Bethesda has multiple ongoing projects including Fallout 5.
- The Elder Scrolls 6 has not been detailed since its announcement.
Interesting facts
- The Elder Scrolls 6 was announced eight years ago without further details.
- Development of Fallout 5 and remasters of older Fallout games are concurrently being handled by Bethesda.
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