The Elder Scrolls VI will not be released for PS5 Atomics

Its exclusivity status The Elder Scrolls VI One of the burning questions was after the purchase Bethesda by Microsoft for $7.5 billion in 2021 XboxPhil spencer, has sidestepped the issue, insisting recently that a decision has yet to be made. But now according to a document Dr MicrosoftEnd of debate: The Elder Scrolls VI determined to be unavailable PlayStation 5.

Axios reporter Stephen Totillo tweeted a new declassified document on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) trial. Microsoft against buying Activision Blizzardwhich includes a list of announced games Bethesda Along with their platforms and release window objectives.

From its response Microsoft In the case of FTC v Microsoft. The Elder Scrolls VI For is mentioned here Xbox y pc and is expected to launch in 2026 or later.

“During his testimony at the hearing, Phil Spencer of Xbox He then said that the game would be ready in at least five years and the platforms were still to be technically determined. Tweeted by Stephen Totillo (@stephentotillo) on Sep 18, 2023

Section on special interest The Elder Scrolls VIWhich, according to the document, will not be released PS5But only in Xbox y pc. Its release date is listed as TBD, but the game is expected to be available in 2026 or later. Microsoft There is no official announcement about the launch platform or launch window yet The Elder Scrolls VI.

announcement of Microsoft A quote about the exclusivity mentioned in the document spencer In an interview with GQ conducted in 2021:

“to enter Xbox, I want us to be able to offer the full package of what we have. And when I think it will be true The Elder Scrolls VI“

This is perhaps not surprising The Elder Scrolls VI will avoid PS5Given that recent game Bethesda They did the same. Redfall Arkane’s and Starfield Released exclusively on Xbox and PC from Bethesda Game Studios. The next game is also expected Indiana Jones Of Machinegames launches itself as an exclusive Xbox y pc.

Given the release period mentioned here, it is possible The Elder Scrolls VI Also skip this generation of consoles. Both Xbox Series X as come They will be six years old by the end of 2026 and are next generation consoles Microsoft It is targeted to launch in 2028.

incredibly, The Elder Scrolls VI It was announced five years ago at E3 2018. While talking to the press Starfield At the beginning of August, the director Dr BethesdaTodd Howard, suggested that, in retrospect, he probably wouldn’t have published The Elder Scrolls VI In the same way.

“I probably would have announced it more casually,” Howard said.

Last month, the head of the publication BethesdaPete Hines confirmed this The Elder Scrolls VI was in “early development” and warned fans not to expect news about it anytime soon.

Through: IGN

Editor’s note: Come on guys, don’t you realize it’s like waiting for Santa Monica or Polyphony Digital to release their games for Xbox? This is what I want to ask its fanboys play station They are going crazy with such news.