Former Bethesda developer and previousElder Scrollslore master Kurt Kuhlmann has revealed their skepticism about two potential settings forThe Elder Scrolls 7. Although the sixth installment of theElder Scrollsseries is yet to be released, some are already looking beyond that.
The potential ofElder Scrolls 7at some point feels a given, provided the series maintains its immense popularity among gamers. However, withThe Elder Scrolls 6still largely a mystery, most just aren’t thinking about another sequel right now. Especially considering Bethesda’s development cycles, which, withFalloutandStarfieldin the rotation, could feasibly take a possibleElder Scrolls 7release into the 2040s. A reminder that fans still don’t knowThe Elder Scrolls 6’s setting, despite strong rumors pointing towards Hammerfell.
As reported byThe Gamer, former Bethesda developer Kurt Kuhlmann expressed his belief in a recent interview with Kiwi Talks that the studio will avoid both Elsweyr and Black Marsh inThe Elder Scrolls 7, as they’re home to theKhajiit and Argonian races. On the topic, he said, “I would be skeptical that they could do a game in Elsweyr or Black Marsh because those inherently… the main population are lizard people or cat people. That becomes much weirder than a place that’s a human population.”
Former Bethesda Dev Doesn’t Believe Elsweyr or Black Marsh Will Be Elder Scrolls 7’s Setting
It should be noted that Kuhlmann is simply speculating based on his own opinion here. It’s possible that a futureElder Scrollsgame features Elweyr or Black Marshif Bethesda feels it can strike the right balance, but the reasoning making it more unlikely makes a lot of sense. Realistically, speculation is all fans will have onThe Elder Scrolls 7for at least a decade, and it’s always interesting to hear the opinions of those who might have an insight into Bethesda’s line of thinking.
…the main population are lizard people or cat people. That becomes much weirder than a place that’s a human population.
Even beyondThe Elder Scrolls, Bethesda has plenty on its plate. The studio is of course focused onThe Elder Scrolls 6, but a recent rumor has suggested thatFallout 5has been fully greenlit. It’s no huge surprise that the studio is looking to the next mainlineFalloutgame afterThe Elder Scrolls 6, but it remains to be seen whether both will be in full development at the same time.
