Xbox CEO Asha Sharma recently experienced a "live playthrough" of the highly anticipated RPG, The Elder Scrolls 6. Sharma shared her reactions on social media, describing the game's scale and grandeur as "incredible" and its story as "even greater." The executive also provided a veiled hint regarding the game's subtitle, posting on X that she saw "The Elder Scrolls VI: ********" – using eight asterisks to obscure the full title.
The cryptic post has naturally sparked considerable speculation about the game's development progress and its narrative. Questions remain about how far along the gameplay demo was and the specifics of the story hinted at by Sharma. The mention of "incredible scale" could imply that the playthrough showcased the vastness of the game's world. It also suggests that The Elder Scrolls 6 has progressed to a stage where internal demonstrations to high-level executives are feasible.
This sighting comes over eight years after The Elder Scrolls 6 was initially announced. While Sharma's comments are from an internal demonstration and should be viewed with a degree of optimism, they indicate movement in the development of the title helmed by director Todd Howard and Bethesda Game Studios. The potential implications of this progress, particularly in light of Xbox's recent focus on exclusivity, raise further questions about the game's platform availability upon its eventual release.