Microsoft Confirms The Elder Scrolls 6 Will Be Xbox and PC Exclusive, Skipping PlayStation

Microsoft court document confirms The Elder Scrolls 6 will not be coming to PlayStation when it releases in 2026 or later.
Xbox boss Phil Spencer previously gave unclear answer about platforms when asked in court proceedings about Xbox exclusivity.
New Microsoft court document clearly shows next 3 Bethesda games - Redfall, Starfield, and Elder Scrolls 6 - will be Xbox and PC only.
Elder Scrolls 6 was first announced in summer of 2018 but is still likely 5+ years away according to Phil Spencer comments.
The same Bethesda team working on recently released Starfield is also handling development of Elder Scrolls 6.

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Posted 9/18/2023, 5:08:37 PM

Microsoft Confirms The Elder Scrolls 6 Will Be Xbox and PC Exclusive, Skipping PlayStation

Microsoft court document confirms The Elder Scrolls 6 will not be coming to PlayStation when it releases in 2026 or later.
Xbox boss Phil Spencer previously gave unclear answer about platforms when asked in court proceedings about Xbox exclusivity.
New Microsoft court document clearly shows next 3 Bethesda games - Redfall, Starfield, and Elder Scrolls 6 - will be Xbox and PC only.
Elder Scrolls 6 was first announced in summer of 2018 but is still likely 5+ years away according to Phil Spencer comments.
The same Bethesda team working on recently released Starfield is also handling development of Elder Scrolls 6.

eurogamer.net

Relevant topic timeline:

9/8/2023

Roblox Launching on PlayStation in October with Full Experience Catalog

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

9/18/2023

Leaked Xbox Emails Reveal Reaction to PS5, Planning for Exclusive Games and Future Consoles

9/19/2023

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

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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.

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Earth Defense Force 6 Coming in 2024 to Defend Earth from Alien Invaders