Ever since Microsoft bought ZeniMax Media, and with it Bethesda, there has been a debate on the Internet about how it will be with the exclusivity of some of the famous brands from this legendary company. One of the questions was answered during this year’s E3, when it was confirmed that the new Starfield will be a console exclusivity for the Xbox. And as it looks, the sequel to Skyrim, The Elder Scrolls VI, may be similar.
The head of the Xbox, Phil Spencer, almost confirmed this in an interview for the British CQ magazine. He said that he saw the future of The Elder Scrolls VI in the same way as in the case of the aforementioned Starfield. “It’s not about wanting to punish another platform, because I basically believe that all platforms can continue to grow and evolve. But in order to be on the Xbox, I want us to be able to bring a complete package of what we have. And that would be true of Elder Scrolls VI, as with any franchise. ” Spencer said in an interview with CQ.
Todd Howard, Bethesda’s chief, previously said that it was difficult to imagine The Elder Scrolls VI as an exclusive game for the Xbox console. However, it is difficult to say whether the final decision on possible exclusivity will be up to him. After all, Howard himself admitted that the continuation of Skyrim is still in the design phase, even though the first ever TES VI announcement trailer was published by Bethesda three years ago. Spencer has also previously confirmed that the exclusivity of some Bethesda titles will be discussed on a case-by-case basis.
We’ll probably wait some more time for The Elder Scrolls VI. Bethesda is now focusing on developing games such as Starfield, Redfall and GhostWire: Tokyo. Debates about the exclusivity of some other titles, even as yet unannounced, may therefore change. Until then, we will have to wait for an official statement.
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