The long-awaited RPG from Bethesda faces another delay
In 2025, it became clear that the next installment of the iconic The Elder Scrolls series won’t arrive anytime soon. Bethesda representatives revealed that the project is far from finished, even though it was announced back in 2018. Over the past seven years, development has progressed, but release is still several years away. Players have yet to see a full gameplay trailer, raising questions about the studio’s development pace.
Development status and possible reasons for the delay
According to available information, some content is already being tested internally, but it’s still far from the final stage. In the gaming industry, the last months of development are often spent on optimization and bug fixes. Bethesda has repeatedly faced criticism for the technical state of its projects at launch, and the team is clearly intent on avoiding past mistakes. This time, the developers aim to focus more on quality to prevent issues like those seen with the release of Starfield.
Impact on other projects: Fallout 5 at risk of being delayed
The delayed release of The Elder Scrolls VI is directly affecting plans for the new installment of Fallout. According to the studio’s representatives, the next post-apocalyptic title will only come out after the fantasy RPG is completed. If we assume The Elder Scrolls VI won’t be released before 2027–2028, Fallout 5 might not appear until the end of the decade. This means at least 15 years will pass between the fourth and fifth entries in the series, far longer than the usual gaps between major franchise releases.
Possible alternatives for fans
While fans are waiting for news about upcoming games, Bethesda is considering releasing a remaster of Fallout 3 on the modern Unreal Engine 5. Such a project could help fill the gap and draw attention to the series. The company notes that the team is working on several tasks related to the development of the Fallout franchise, but details have not yet been disclosed. The wait for new releases is getting longer, but the studio promises to focus on delivering high-quality future projects.
