Elder Scrolls 6 Be Damned, TES Fans Have A Major 2026 Release To Celebrate

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Published Mar 17, 2026, 1:22 PM EDT

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The wait for The Elder Scrolls 6 feels as endless as ever, but the latest update on another Elder Scrolls project is a lot more promising. While the latest Starfield update and PS5 port could well be Bethesda's biggest news for the year, fans, as usual, are more than willing to pick up the slack. Skyblivion, the fan-made project to bring Oblivion to the Skyrim engine, could very well be the most anticipated of the bunch.

At Long Last

The road to The Elder Scrolls: Skyblivion's release has been a long one. Development began in 2012 and expanded in scope as time went on, shifting from the idea of a direct port to a full-blown remake. Bethesda ultimately beat the Skyblivion team to the punch with The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, but Skyblivion still promises a different look and set of features.

Rock Paper Shotgun highlights dungeon overhauls as a highlight of the recent stream, which long-time Oblivion fans will likely be excited about. Frequently repetitive dungeons are one of the weakest points of both the original Oblivion and the recent remaster, comparing unfavorably to the bespoke approach to towns, NPCs, and quests. In the long run, Skyblivion also plans to tackle elements like creature variety and an expanded set of items and spells.

Who Needs The Elder Scrolls 6, Right?

This Might Be A Better Time

At this point, it's a little easier to have faith in Skyblivion than in The Elder Scrolls 6. Fallout 4 and Starfield both lost some of the old-school Bethesda magic, and there's no guarantee that The Elder Scrolls 6 will recapture what made games like Oblivion and Skyrim so great. Even if it does, we aren't likely to get our hands on it any time soon, so it's best to put it out of mind for now.

I wouldn't be terribly surprised if Skyblivion ends up pushing its release window again, but the progress that the team is making is readily apparent, especially compared to Bethesda's total lack of gameplay footage for The Elder Scrolls 6. Hopefully, 2026 will indeed bring the new take on Oblivion that fans have been waiting for.