According to documents revealed during the FTC v. Microsoft trial, The Elder Scrolls VI, the highly anticipated Bethesda title, will be an Xbox exclusive. The status of whether the game would be available on PlayStation has remained unanswered since Microsoft’s $7.5 billion acquisition of Bethesda in 2021.
The trial document titled “Microsoft’s approach following acquisitions since 2018” includes a chart that lists several games, including Ghostwire Tokyo, Fallout 76, Starfield, and The Elder Scrolls VI. The chart provides more information about these titles, with Elder Scrolls VI listed as an Xbox and PC release, set for 2026 or later.
During the trial, Xbox’s Phil Spencer mentioned that the game was at least five years away, and the platforms were still to be determined. The same document confirms that The Elder Scrolls VI will not be a multiplayer game and will not be available on PlayStation. The anticipated release date is expected to be in 2026 or even later.
In regards to exclusivity, Phil Spencer stated, “In order to be on Xbox, I want us to be able to bring the full complete package of what we have. And that would be true when I think about Elder Scrolls 6.”
The Elder Scrolls VI was first announced in 2018 and revealed to be in early development last month. Since Microsoft’s acquisition of Bethesda, it has been widely expected that future Bethesda titles would be exclusive to Xbox. For example, the recently released Starfield is exclusive to Xbox players.
However, making The Elder Scrolls VI an exclusive release solely for Xbox consoles would be controversial, as the game is highly anticipated by players to experience the next chapter of the Elder Scrolls story.
In conclusion, The Elder Scrolls VI is set to be an Xbox and PC exclusive, excluding PlayStation. The game is expected to be released in 2026 or later and will not be a multiplayer title. This news has caused some controversy, as players eagerly await the next installment of the Elder Scrolls series.
Sources:
FTC v. Microsoft trial documents
