The absence of The Elder Scrolls 6 at The Game Awards 2025 leaves the RPG community disappointed, sparking discussions about growing fatigue with Todd Howard and Bethesda.

Well, it’s official – Bethesda Game Studios didn’t drop any new footage or updates for The Elder Scrolls 6 at The Game Awards 2025, despite all the buzz (or wishful thinking, let’s be honest), leaving the community once again in disarray.

It turns out that the cryptic teaser from host Geoff Keighley wasn’t hinting at any Half-Life 3 news, a new God of War title, or, most disappointingly, a trailer for The Elder Scrolls 6. That peculiar statue was actually created for Divinity, an upcoming RPG from the developers of Baldur’s Gate 3, Larian Studios. So, what does this mean for Elder Scrolls fans? As usual, it’s a whole lot of nothing.

Todd Howard did make a brief appearance at this year’s Game Awards, but it was just to present the award for Best Game Direction, which went to the team behind Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. The absence of any news about The Elder Scrolls 6 is weighing heavily on fans. Just check out the online forums to see the wave of disappointment. One Reddit post sums it up perfectly: “HE CAN’T KEEP GETTING AWAY WITH IT!”

“He,” of course, refers to Howard. Another user shared a screenshot of him at The Game Awards, captioning it, “A face of a man who is not saying a thing about the number 6.” Another thread, which might be my favorite (and most relatable), features a fan groaning as Howard exits the stage, calling it, “A real-time reaction of gut-wrenching disappointment.” I totally get it.

One comment captures the aftermath of the lack of Elder Scrolls 6 news perfectly, stating that “Todd Howard and Bethesda fatigue has finally set in.” Another post puts it succinctly: “Blue-balled again.” It’s been a grueling seven years since The Elder Scrolls 6 was teased with a brief trailer at E3 in 2018, and not much has surfaced since then, only adding to the frustration.

No, I’m not counting vague mentions like the post-Oblivion Remastered reference from Todd Howard or the NPC auction that raised $85,000. We need something concrete, Bethesda – and judging by last night’s reactions, we need it soon.

Elder Scrolls 6 fans are eager for news as Skyrim celebrates its 14th anniversary, only to hear Todd Howard say it’s “still a long way off,” despite being announced seven years ago: “Bethesda has had us hanging by a thread.”