Bethesda confirms Elder Scrolls 6 as top priority, Fallout 5 in preproduction

Bethesda Game Studios director Todd Howard confirmed Friday that "The Elder Scrolls 6" is the studio's primary development focus, while "Fallout 5" is currently in preproduction — both built on the Creation engine. The announcement came shortly after sweeping layoffs at parent company Xbox. Howard offered the update as a signal of the studio's continued direction despite the workforce cuts.