Bethesda, currently undergoing large-scale restructuring, has spoken out regarding the development of The Elder Scrolls 6.

The news surfaced on the 23rd via the international gaming YouTube channel 'MrMattyPlays.' During a Q&A session covering topics from an Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion remaster to The Elder Scrolls 6, the channel asked whether the recent staff reductions at Bethesda would impact the development of The Elder Scrolls 6. Bethesda provided a brief response, stating, "Development plans remain unchanged."

Bethesda has been undergoing large-scale staff reductions alongside the Xbox restructuring that began on the 7th. At the time, numerous international outlets reported that "the widespread layoffs have led to a halt on new projects, forcing the studio to focus exclusively on major IP titles such as Fallout and The Elder Scrolls."

However, according to reports from former and current Bethesda employees via IGN on the 5th, the restructuring has included key personnel, such as developers who had been with the company since The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind. With little information released about The Elder Scrolls 6 since its initial announcement, fan anxiety is steadily increasing.

Meanwhile, Bethesda is facing a lawsuit over alleged ongoing violations of labor laws during this restructuring process. The issue stems from the fact that while the company had guaranteed employment for those affected through September, final termination notices were issued on the 17th.