Building on prior updates, Bethesda's Todd Howard shared in a KindaFunny interview that The Elder Scrolls 6 will emphasize the franchise's traditional immersive style, powered by an upgraded Creation Engine 3 and led by the core Skyrim team.
In his latest comments to KindaFunny—following December's Game Informer interview where he confirmed most of the studio is now focused on the project—Todd Howard outlined The Elder Scrolls 6's creative direction. He emphasized recapturing the immersive world-exploring experiences fans loved in Skyrim and Oblivion, stating, “We do have a certain style that we like and that our fans like that we want to get better and better at.”
Howard attributed recent Bethesda projects like Fallout 76 and Starfield as beneficial detours that have refocused the team on core Elder Scrolls gameplay. Technologically, the game will use Creation Engine 3, a major upgrade from the version in Starfield, designed to meet modern RPG standards and support future titles.
The development team blends the veteran Skyrim core group with new talent for fresh perspectives. Still in early stages, the project—first teased in 2018—remains years away, reflecting Bethesda's deliberate pace to ensure quality and depth.
