The Elder Scrolls 6 Gets New Trailer and Subtitle

Xbox and Bethesda officially announced The Elder Scrolls 6, which has been given the subtitle Sentinel. The reveal took place on November 3, 2026, almost exactly 15 years after the launch of The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim.

The trailer provides a glimpse of the game, featuring advanced sand physics, before revealing the title. A quote from Yazar, Moth Priest of High Queen Iradne of Hammerfell, appears in the video, stating, 'The scroll offered only a shimmer, a veil thinly lifted to my eyes. A future lost. A victory undone. Sands of time scattered by fate.'

A blurb in the trailer mentions Bethesda Game Studios' 40-year history of creating fantasy RPGs. It thanks fans for their support and expresses hope for another 40 years of storytelling and adventure.

The reveal follows a previous report suggesting the game would be set in the Tamriel region of Hammerfell and would explore the 'history of the Elder Scrolls' and 'uncover the secrets of these mysterious ancient artifacts.' The trailer appears to confirm these details.

Asha Sharma, CEO of Xbox, mentioned she played the game in August 2026 during a trip to Bethesda offices. The reveal comes nearly six months after Bethesda experienced significant job cuts as part of Xbox's 'reset.'

Previously, Skyrim's lead designer Bruce Nesmith noted that the studio and Todd Howard felt pressured to reveal the game due to public anticipation. Nesmith stated that the gaming industry has short memories and that it's better to announce a game six months before release, as was the case with Fallout 4.