Xbox Sparks Elder Scrolls 6 Excitement While Promoting GTA 6 and Forza Horizon 6: “A Big Year for Games Ending in 6”

The anticipation for The Elder Scrolls 6 has been simmering for so long that even the slightest mention of anything related to the number six can ignite fervent discussions among fans. Just a hint can trigger a wave of speculation from Skyrim enthusiasts, almost like a secret code, as seen with Xbox’s recent slip during their announcement.

Yesterday, Xbox revealed that their annual Developer Direct showcase is making a comeback later this month, featuring in-depth looks at Playground Games’ highly anticipated Fable reboot and the Japan-themed Forza Horizon 6, along with a closer look at Game Freak’s new action-RPG, Beast of Reincarnation.

On social media, one user expressed more excitement for Forza Horizon 6 than for another major open-world title set to release this year. Anyone heard of GTA 6? Regardless, Xbox casually mentioned that 2026 is shaping up to be a “big year for games ending in 6,” whether you’re into racing or, well, other types of vehicular escapades.

While this comment seemed like a simple hype boost for two major upcoming titles, some fans took it as a potential tease. Reactions from those hoping for The Elder Scrolls 6 were predictably intense. “Don’t. Don’t give me hope,” one fan lamented. “Please end our torment,” another pleaded. The excitement was palpable.

Reddit was no calmer, either. “God, that hurts to read. That could genuinely be a little hint, or it could be completely unrelated to TES,” one fan noted, while another speculated that it might mean “maybe TES VI gets a trailer later this year.”

That said, it’s probably best not to get your hopes up for The Elder Scrolls 6 making an appearance at this month’s Developer Direct. In fact, it might be wise to steer clear of the Silksong hype train altogether and not expect to see The Elder Scrolls 6 until Todd Howard magically delivers a copy right to your door.

Todd Howard has mentioned that The Elder Scrolls 6 “most definitely” has more trees than Skyrim, so I’m adding Valenwood to my location conspiracy board.