Todd Howard claims the ‘majority’ of Bethesda are on Elder Scrolls 6, and don’t expect ‘Starfield 2.0’ soon

February 20, 2026 - 06:07

In a significant update on one of gaming's most anticipated titles, Bethesda Game Studios director Todd Howard has confirmed that the "majority" of the studio's development resources are now dedicated to The Elder Scrolls 6. This marks a pivotal shift for the team, which has spent recent years focused on the launch and post-launch support of Starfield.

Howard revealed that the project has recently passed a "big milestone," indicating substantial internal progress since its initial announcement teaser in 2018. While details on the game itself remain firmly under wraps, this staffing allocation underscores the title's priority within the legendary RPG developer.

The director tempered expectations for fans hoping for a constant stream of transformative updates to Starfield, akin to a hypothetical "2.0" overhaul, suggesting the studio's creative energy is now channeled elsewhere. This move signals Bethesda is entering a new, more intensive chapter of production for the next entry in its flagship fantasy series. The long wait for the follow-up to Skyrim continues, but it is now clearly the central focus for the team at Bethesda Game Studios.