Jez Corden of Windows Central reports that Bethesda has made The Elder Scrolls VI "quite playable," based on insider sources. However, there is still no release date—not even an approximate timeframe—suggesting the game remains in early development stages. While official court documents and multiple outlets (including TechRadar and PCGamesN) suggest a 2026 or later release window for PC and Xbox Series X|S, likely excluding PS5, Bethesda emphasizes a careful, quality-first approach. The project, using the Creation Engine 2, is only now transitioning from pre-production to active development. Todd Howard and Pete Hines have reaffirmed that Starfield took priority, and Fallout 5 will follow Elder Scrolls VI. GameRadar notes that Bethesda tends to announce dates within six months of launch, indicating the wait may be even longer despite playable builds. In short: the game exists and runs, but a public release is still years away.