Elder Scrolls 6 Returns Classic

- *The Elder Scrolls 6* will be built on a new version of Bethesda's proprietary engine, known as Creation Engine 3. The development team recently passed a major internal milestone and is now able to play early builds of the game. - Todd Howard described *Starfield* and *Fallout 76* as "creative detours," stating that *The Elder Scrolls 6* will be a return to the "classic style" of games like *Oblivion* and *Skyrim*. A majority of the developers who worked on *Skyrim* are still at the studio and are part of the team for the upcoming sequel. - While unconfirmed, popular fan theories based on the 2018 teaser trailer suggest the game could be set in High Rock or Hammerfell. A former Bethesda loremaster stated that the development team had reached a consensus on the game's setting around the time they were working on *Fallout 4*. - The D&D Beyond engine rebuild is a shift from hard-coded logic to a modular, data-driven platform. This change is intended to provide faster load times, more responsive character updates, and allow for quicker implementation of new rules and content. - New Dungeon Master tools will focus on prep features like documenting session notes and quality-of-life improvements for the Maps VTT. The design philosophy for the mapping tool was described by a product manager as being like a "Honda Accord, not F-16," prioritizing ease of use. - The delay of *Destiny 2's* "Shadow and Order" update pushes its release from early March to June 9, 2026. The update's original release window would have placed it in direct conflict with the March 5 launch of Bungie's new extraction shooter, *Marathon*. - The delayed *Destiny 2* update, which will be renamed, is being expanded to include Pantheon 2.0, the extension of Tiered Gear to all Raid and Dungeon activities, and Tier 5 stats for Exotic Armors. This leaves players with an approximate six-month gap without a major content release following the *Renegades* expansion in December 2025.