The Elder Scrolls VI: Sentinel Is Official Name of Skyrim Sequel

Hammerfell looks likely

The imagery supports rumors that the game will take place in Hammerfell, a region at the western edge of Tamriel. It borders Skyrim to the northeast and Cyrodiil to the east, is the homeland of the Redguards and contains the arid Alik'r desert. Redguards have been a playable race in earlier games, and parts of Hammerfell also appear in The Elder Scrolls Online: Alik'r is in the base game, while Bangkorai, Craglorn and Abah's Landing are in DLC.

Engine and release window

Story and gameplay details remain unknown. The game will use Creation Engine 3, the next version of the engine behind Bethesda's titles, built for massive open worlds. Unlike the version used in Starfield, it is meant to remove loading screens between zones. Other improvements include a micropolygon system that adds detail as players approach objects, ray tracing support, better physics, optimization for handheld consoles and an architecture that can support other games, such as Fallout 5.

Bethesda faces pressure to deliver, and rumors suggest a release in roughly two years. The studio has a reputation for long delays, but Xbox's new leadership has introduced measures to speed up development and focus on major franchises. If all goes well, The Elder Scrolls VI: Sentinel could arrive in 2028 on Xbox and PC. A PlayStation 5 version has not been confirmed.