Elder Scrolls 6 Likely Xbox/PC Exclusive Based on FTC v Microsoft Documents

Documents from FTC v Microsoft case suggest Elder Scrolls 6 will be Xbox/PC exclusive.
Release date for Elder Scrolls 6 listed as 2026 or later.
Other acquired Bethesda titles like Starfield are already Xbox exclusives.
Microsoft justifying keeping Elder Scrolls 6 exclusive since it's a new entry, not existing game.
Despite Phil Spencer's testimony, early plans seem to be for no PlayStation release of Elder Scrolls 6.

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9/19/2023

Leaked Documents Reveal Upcoming Bethesda Games Like Oblivion Remaster, Dishonored 3

Bethesda's leaked upcoming releases include an Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remaster, Doom Year Zero, Fallout 3 remaster, Ghostwire: Tokyo 2, Dishonored 3, and an Indiana Jones game, among others, although some projects may have been delayed or shifted.

9/19/2023

Xbox plans and emails leaked in FTC vs Microsoft court case

A collection of Xbox files related to the FTC's case against Microsoft have been published online, revealing plans for the gaming console, including emails from executives and release timetables for games, with one document indicating that "The Elder Scrolls VI" may not be released until 2026 or later and will not be available for Playstation.

9/19/2023

Leaked documents reveal Bethesda's plans to remaster Oblivion and Fallout 3, originally released on PS3, for Xbox and PC

Microsoft's leaked document reveals that remastered versions of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion and Fallout 3 may be in development, raising the possibility of them coming to PlayStation, despite being assumed to be exclusive to Xbox and PC.

9/21/2023

Skyblivion Modders Determined to Finish Oblivion Remake for Skyrim Despite Rumors of Official Bethesda Remaster

Bethesda's potential plan to release an official remastered version of Oblivion has sparked excitement among Elder Scrolls fans, but has also raised concerns for the modders behind the Skyblivion project.

9/23/2023

Microsoft Docs Hint at Possible 2024 Release for GTA 6, But No Official Date Confirmed

Microsoft expects GTA 6 to have a release date in 2024, although there is no guarantee and delays could occur.

10/9/2023

Elder Scrolls Creative Director Open to Adapting Iconic Fantasy Games into Movies or TV

The Elder Scrolls franchise, one of gaming's biggest, has the potential to be adapted into a television or film, according to Elder Scrolls Online creative director Rich Lambert.

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Posted 9/18/2023, 2:00:24 PM

Elder Scrolls 6 Likely Xbox/PC Exclusive Based on FTC v Microsoft Documents

Documents from FTC v Microsoft case suggest Elder Scrolls 6 will be Xbox/PC exclusive.
Release date for Elder Scrolls 6 listed as 2026 or later.
Other acquired Bethesda titles like Starfield are already Xbox exclusives.
Microsoft justifying keeping Elder Scrolls 6 exclusive since it's a new entry, not existing game.
Despite Phil Spencer's testimony, early plans seem to be for no PlayStation release of Elder Scrolls 6.

forbes.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/19/2023

Leaked Documents Reveal Upcoming Bethesda Games Like Oblivion Remaster, Dishonored 3

9/19/2023

Xbox plans and emails leaked in FTC vs Microsoft court case

9/19/2023

Leaked documents reveal Bethesda's plans to remaster Oblivion and Fallout 3, originally released on PS3, for Xbox and PC

9/21/2023

Skyblivion Modders Determined to Finish Oblivion Remake for Skyrim Despite Rumors of Official Bethesda Remaster

9/23/2023

Microsoft Docs Hint at Possible 2024 Release for GTA 6, But No Official Date Confirmed

Microsoft expects GTA 6 to have a release date in 2024, although there is no guarantee and delays could occur.

10/9/2023

Elder Scrolls Creative Director Open to Adapting Iconic Fantasy Games into Movies or TV

The Elder Scrolls franchise, one of gaming's biggest, has the potential to be adapted into a television or film, according to Elder Scrolls Online creative director Rich Lambert.