According to leaked documents, the next Elder Scrolls game is not expected to come to the PS5. MeinMMO presents all information that is known about it.
Microsoft is battling the American Federal Trade Commission over the acquisition of Activision/Blizzard. Recently, official documents have revealed images and technical specifications that are said to show the next Xbox console.
The release plans for games in the coming years for PC and Xbox have also been leaked. And the next “Elder Scrolls” game is not expected to come for the PlayStation 5.
New table leaks Microsoft’s release plans
According to one of the new tables created by Microsoft for the FTC, the next Elder Scrolls game will not be released until 2026 at the earliest, reports The Verge.
What does the table show? The table shows the release dates of Microsoft’s latest games since various acquisitions since 2018. The list includes
- Deathloop
- Ghostwire
- Fallout 76
- ESO
- Starfield
- Redfall
- The Elder Scrolls VI
Deathloop and Ghostwire: Tokyo were both time-exclusive for the PS5. However, what is special about the list is that additional information is mentioned regarding The Elder Scrolls VI. The game is expected to be released no sooner than 2026, and the platform is also mentioned.
For which platforms is TES VI coming? Like the last games from Bethesda, Starfield and Redfall, TES VI will also be available for both PC and Xbox. However, not for the PS5. Rumors have long suggested that TES VI would not be released for the PS5.
And many PlayStation players feared Microsoft’s plans following the Bethesda acquisition. Among players, there is a significant concern that Microsoft might also acquire developers to prevent important games from being released on PlayStation.
The more or less official confirmation that “The Elder Scrolls VI” is not expected to come to the PlayStation console is likely to confirm many fans.
Acquisition of Bethesda: The Xbox chief stated that the acquisition of Bethesda was made precisely because otherwise Starfield would have become an exclusive game for the PS5. And they wanted to prevent that. This was met with little favor by some players:
