Elder Scrolls VI Reportedly Gets a Name: Sentinel, Set in Hammerfell

After roughly eight years out of the spotlight, The Elder Scrolls VI may be ready to return. A report citing The Verge says Bethesda could reveal the game's full title next month, timed to the 15th anniversary of Skyrim. The subtitle is reportedly Sentinel, the name many fans already guessed after Xbox CEO Asha Sharma hinted at it following an August visit where she saw the game in person.

The setting is also reportedly settled. Sentinel is said to take place in Hammerfell, the large region southwest of Skyrim that most players first encountered in The Elder Scrolls Online. The Verge describes the RPG as the first entry in the series focused on the history of the Elder Scrolls, with players digging into the secrets of mysterious ancient artifacts.

It is unclear how much Bethesda plans to show if the reveal happens in November. The report says gameplay demonstrations are already underway, and Sharma has said the game's "scale and grandeur are incredible." Until Bethesda confirms anything, though, the details remain secondhand.

The project is also a big investment for the studio. Earlier this year, Skyrim director Todd Howard said his team at Bethesda Game Studios needs "to get it right" with The Elder Scrolls VI, and most of the studio is reportedly working on it now. Whether the game will be an Xbox console exclusive is still an open question, and Sharma has avoided committing either way. Bethesda has, however, already unveiled a new logo, which suggests a broader refresh may be on the way.