The Elder Scrolls VI Won’t Be Available on PlayStation 5, According to Microsoft Chart
The highly anticipated sixth installment of Bethesda Game Studios’ Elder Scrolls series won’t be released for at least another three years, and it seems it won’t be available on the PlayStation 5 at all. This information comes from a chart that was released as part of the Federal Trade Commission’s legal case against Microsoft, the parent company of Bethesda. The chart, labeled as “highly confidential,” reveals details about Microsoft’s release pipeline since 2018, including games published by Bethesda such as Deathloop, Fallout 76, Starfield, and The Elder Scrolls VI.
Of note is the fact that none of the games mentioned in the chart offer cross-platform gameplay. Additionally, the three most recent games on the list—Starfield, Redfall, and The Elder Scrolls VI—will not be released on PlayStation consoles. While Starfield recently debuted this month and Redfall was shipped in May, The Elder Scrolls VI is still in early development with an expected release date of 2026 or later according to the chart.
The previous installment in the series, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, was available on various platforms including PS3, PS4, PS5, Xbox consoles, Windows PCs, and even the Nintendo Switch. However, it seems that the sequel will have a more limited release.
In 2021, Phil Spencer, the head of Xbox at Microsoft, stated that The Elder Scrolls VI would only be released for Windows PCs and Xbox, similar to Starfield. However, he later seemed to retract this statement and couldn’t recall making such an assertion. As of now, it appears that The Elder Scrolls VI will not be released on PlayStation consoles.
Hot Take: Disappointment for PlayStation Fans
If you’re a fan of The Elder Scrolls series and a PlayStation user, the news that The Elder Scrolls VI won’t be available on PlayStation 5 may come as a disappointment. With the chart released as part of Microsoft’s legal case against Bethesda’s parent company, it seems that the highly anticipated game will be exclusive to Windows PCs and Xbox. This decision means that PlayStation users will have to wait several more years to experience the next installment in this beloved franchise. It’s certainly an unfortunate development for those eagerly awaiting the release of The Elder Scrolls VI.
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