Todd Howard admits Bethesda may have announced The Elder Scrolls 6 too early: "I probably would’ve announced it more casually"

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The Elder Scrolls 6 might have been announced a little early, and its director wants it to be the "ultimate fantasy-world simulator."

In a new interview with GQ, The Elder Scrolls 6 game director Todd Howard was asked whether he regretted revealing the new game when he did. As of earlier this year in June, The Elder Scrolls 6 was announced five whole years ago, and we've still seen or heard nothing of the game since it was first revealed.

"I have asked myself that a lot," Howard admitted, when quizzed on the topic. "I don’t know. I probably would’ve announced it more casually," the director continued. How anyone would announce a hotly anticipated new game like The Elder Scrolls 6 "casually" is anyone's guess, but perhaps Howard has something in particular in mind.

When asked about whether there was anything he wanted to achieve with The Elder Scrolls sequel in particular, Howard was hesitant about giving a straightforward answer. "I will say that we want it to fill that role of the ultimate fantasy-world simulator. And there are different ways to accomplish that given the time that has passed," Howard said.

It's a little difficult to tell what Howard means by this last line. He could well be referring to new forms of technology, which his latest game, Starfield, is employing through methods of a brand new character animation system, for example, distinct from Bethesda games of the past like Skyrim and Fallout 4.

Starfield is finally out early next month on September 6. You can play earlier than that on September 1 though, provided you're willing to shell out for Starfield early access. 

Hirun Cryer
Hirun Cryer

Hirun Cryer is a freelance reporter and writer with Gamesradar+ based out of U.K. After earning a degree in American History specializing in journalism, cinema, literature, and history, he stepped into the games writing world, with a focus on shooters, indie games, and RPGs, and has since been the recipient of the MCV 30 Under 30 award for 2021. In his spare time he freelances with other outlets around the industry, practices Japanese, and enjoys contemporary manga and anime.