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Bethesda chief Todd Howard says the TES6 reveal was mishandled and he’d rather keep details under wraps until players can actually play, balancing fan curiosity with business needs; the game is still in development with Creation Engine 3, and he avoids specifics for now.
Todd Howard confirms Starfield's PS5 release was always the plan, calling the PS5 port inevitable after Microsoft’s Bethesda acquisition; Starfield previously launched on Game Pass with mixed reception, and the PS5 version arrives April 7, 2026 with DLC updates and price options of $50 for the base game and $70 for the full package, as observers track pre-orders and engagement to gauge its impact on a larger PS5 audience.
In a recent interview, Todd Howard offered a few glimpses into The Elder Scrolls VI, emphasizing a leaner, more scalable development with Creation Engine 3, early hardware considerations, and fewer public reveals, while noting TES VI is still likely years away and not coming in 2026.
Todd Howard says announcing The Elder Scrolls 6 in 2018 was not his preference and jokes that fans should pretend it doesn’t exist; he explains he’s cautious about early reveals and notes past releases like Fallout 4 and Starfield show Bethesda’s evolving approach, aiming to return TES6 to the studio’s classic style with few details until it’s playable.
NVIDIA's DLSS 5, set to arrive on RTX 50-series this fall, has sparked backlash for reportedly AI-driven facial tweaks in games, but Bethesda's Todd Howard says DLSS 5 “brought Starfield to life” when tested. The tech is said to enhance lighting and environment without altering textures, though critics warn it can homogenize NPC appearances into an uncanny look. Digital Foundry notes it doesn’t touch game assets, while developers can tweak DLSS 5 per title, leaving its broad adoption still uncertain.
Bethesda hinted that new Starfield information is coming next week via social posts, with the official accounts teasing more details. The chatter aligns with rumors of a PS5 release date in early April and pre-orders starting March 18, while Starfield’s composer and fans comment on Todd Howard’s visionary approach.
Starfield’s composer Inon Zur argues the game wasn’t immediately understood at launch, but Todd Howard’s vision will eventually be recognized as legendary; the piece notes the title’s mixed reception relative to Skyrim/Fallout 4 and points to ongoing content like the Shattered Space DLC as part of its long arc.
Starfield’s longtime composer Inon Zur praises Todd Howard as a visionary, saying the game was ahead of its time and will eventually be legendary, while outlining his collaborative approach to scoring and noting that Bethesda plans to continue Starfield content beyond the Shattered Space DLC.
The Elder Scrolls 6 has hit a major internal milestone and is now playable, but Bethesda says it’s still years away and remains the studio’s primary focus, with few gameplay demos expected before release and potential cross‑gen considerations linked to evolving hardware timelines.
Bethesda’s Todd Howard says The Elder Scrolls 6 will lean back toward the series’ classic Skyrim/Oblivion vibe, with most of the Skyrim team still at Bethesda and Creation Engine 3 powering the project, signaling a return to familiar TES design after Starfield and a long wait ahead.
Bethesda boss Todd Howard says the upcoming Starfield update is not Starfield 2.0 and will add content rather than a full sequel; the update is coming soon and Starfield will continue to receive updates for a while as Bethesda prioritizes Fallout and The Elder Scrolls 6, with the game described as a major 'Game Pass hours beast' for its large audience.
Todd Howard says The Elder Scrolls 6 will return to Bethesda’s classic RPG style after Starfield and Fallout 76 detours, with the game running on Creation Engine 3. No release date or setting has been disclosed, but most of Bethesda Game Studios is focused on TES6 and the studio plans to use AI tools in development.
Todd Howard shot down the idea of a Starfield 2.0 and said Bethesda will keep focusing on Starfield, with updates and new content to be revealed soon.
In a Kinda Funny Games interview, Bethesda’s Todd Howard says The Elder Scrolls 6 will return to the studio’s classic open-world RPG style and be powered by an updated Creation Engine (Creation Engine 3, successor to Creation Engine 2 used in Starfield). He notes Starfield and Fallout 76 were creative detours, and while the team is nearing a big milestone, the RPG won’t be finished for a while yet as they continue engine and world work.
A Twitch streamer’s Fallout 4 mod replaces a snail with a cardboard cutout of Todd Howard, and if the player collides with the cutout they die, plus other chaotic wasteland antics demonstrated in a YouTube video.