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Bethesda yet again reassures fans that The Elder Scrolls 6's roadmap is unaffected by recent Xbox layoffs
Bethesda has reassured fans that the development of The Elder Scrolls 6 is not impacted by the recent layoffs at Xbox, which resulted in 3,200 job cuts. Despite internal reports suggesting a significant effect on the game's production, the studio maintains that the development roadmap is stable. They also discussed a shift in communication strategies to better inform fans about upcoming projects, including remasters and future titles.
MonitorConfidence: MediumShort term horizon
Published 27 Jul 2026, 12:50 UTC2 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Bethesda states The Elder Scrolls 6's development is secure despite Xbox layoffs.
- 3,200 job cuts at Xbox include significant losses at Bethesda.
- The studio emphasizes a new communication approach to update fans.
- Oblivion Remastered is still in development with upcoming improvements.
- Fallout 5 and other remasters are confirmed to be in progress.
Interesting facts
- The Elder Scrolls 6 was initially announced eight years ago and still lacks a release date.
- Bethesda's new communication strategy aims to clarify their development plans.