“We’re going to take our time”, Bethesda gives update on the development of Elder Scrolls 6

The millions of Elder Scrolls fans eagerly waiting for the sixth installment in the franchise doesn’t seem to be affecting the senior figures of the game’s developers, Bethesda.

Speaking to GameInformer, the studio’s Design Director, Emil Pagliarulo, acknowledges the nearly eight-year wait that fans have had since the reveal of the game but adds: “we are going to take our time and as long as it needs to be great.”

He also added:

“What do fans really want? Do they want a game that comes out before it should and doesn’t meet their expectations? Or do they want the turkey that is in the oven for long enough to be delicious when it finally comes out of the oven, you know? That’s what I think people are going to want.”

The Elder Scrolls 6 has “endless possibilities”

Bethesda’s Studio Director, Angela Browder, notes that the huge gap between titles has also meant that game development has come a long way. 

She added: “the industry and the hardware and all of this have made such huge leaps and bounds since the last time we made one of these. I’m actively excited about what’s in front of us, because the opportunities, the hardware, the rendering, all of this stuff has just made the possibilities crazy.”

This will no doubt increase the hype even more around the release, as fans can hypothesize all the new elements that Bethesda can add to the series.

The majority of Bethesda’s studio is focused on Elder Scrolls 6

Also speaking was the studio’s Director and Executive Producer, Todd Howard. A few weeks ago, he warned fans that the game was “a long way off” but the studio is “working on it everyday.” He has now added “the majority of the studio’s on VI”. 

Howard also noted the huge gap between the titles, noting: “We wish it (the development of the game)  went a little faster- or a lot faster” but noted Pagliarulo’s message by stating that Bethesda “want to get the process right.”

While Bethesda have given a couple of interviews lately, they have still not announced the release date for the eagerly anticipated title.