Jez Corden reports The Elder Scrolls 6 will miss Xbox Games event
Fans holding out hope for a surprise update on The Elder Scrolls 6 during the upcoming Xbox Games Showcase 2026 are likely to be disappointed. Industry insider Jez Corden has reported there is “no chance” the long-awaited RPG appears during the June 7 broadcast. Corden, writing for Windows Central, noted that Microsoft is focusing its presentation on titles slated for release within the next 12 months, a window that the next Elder Scrolls entry is not expected to meet.
The reported absence of the game continues a long period of silence from Bethesda Game Studios. It has been eight years since the initial teaser trailer debuted in 2018, a reveal that Director Todd Howard later admitted happened too early in the development cycle. While the studio spent several years prioritizing Starfield, internal attention has only recently shifted back to the province of Tamriel. Xbox CCO Matt Booty has confirmed that this year’s showcase will maintain a strict focus on titles shipping in the immediate future.
This disciplined marketing approach comes as the industry prepares for a massive shift in the release schedule. Publishers are already moving dates to avoid major competitors, much like how Strauss Zelnick confirmed Grand Theft Auto 6 is locked for late 2026. For Bethesda, this means keeping The Elder Scrolls 6 under wraps until it is much closer to a functional launch, potentially in late 2027.
Xbox Games Showcase 2026 broadcast schedule and platforms
The Xbox Games Showcase 2026 will take place on Sunday, June 7, 2026. The event marks the 25th anniversary of the Xbox brand and will serve as a launchpad for Microsoft’s holiday 2026 and early 2027 lineup. Viewers can watch the livestream through official channels on YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook. The broadcast will also be available on Steam and Bilibili, with support for over 40 languages and accessibility features like American Sign Language (ASL) and British Sign Language (BSL).
The main event kicks off at 10:00 AM PDT (1:00 PM EDT / 6:00 PM BST). Immediately following the primary showcase, Microsoft will transition into a dedicated Gears of War: E-Day Direct. This secondary broadcast will offer a deep dive into the next chapter of the Gears franchise, which remains a core pillar of the Xbox first-party portfolio. Managing these massive franchises often involves complex legal and corporate hurdles, a reality that Bobby Kotick claimed lawsuit pressures across the industry have only complicated for major publishers.
Global start times for Sunday’s presentation
To ensure global coverage, Microsoft has coordinated several local start times for the June 7 broadcast. While most regions will view the show on Sunday, some international audiences will be tuning in during the early hours of Monday morning. The scheduled start times for major regions are as follows:
- Los Angeles: 10:00 AM PDT
- New York: 1:00 PM EDT
- London: 6:00 PM BST
- Berlin: 7:00 PM CEST
- Lagos: 2:00 AM WAT (June 8)
- Tokyo: 2:00 AM JST (June 8)
Following the show, Xbox Wire will provide a full recap, and special episodes of the Official Xbox Podcast will air during the week of June 9. These episodes will feature deeper dives into the mechanics of the titles revealed during the showcase. For those interested in competitive gaming updates, the showcase may also provide context for the broader market, similar to how Valve introduced IEM Cologne Major 2026 stickers to drive engagement within its player base.
Other Bethesda projects and the 12-month release window
While The Elder Scrolls 6 is reportedly off the table, Corden has not ruled out other announcements from Bethesda Softworks. Rumors persist regarding a Fallout 3 Remastered, which could follow the successful shadowdrop release of Oblivion Remastered last year. Since remasters are often handled by external studios like Virtuos, they can be ready for launch without drawing resources away from Bethesda’s core development of first-party RPGs.
Microsoft’s current strategy appears to be built around a reliable cadence of known quantities. The upcoming showcase is expected to feature a first-party order that includes Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, Minecraft Dungeons 2, and Halo: Campaign Evolved. By adhering to the 12-month rule, Microsoft aims to provide fans with a realistic roadmap, avoiding the fatigue associated with long-term projects that lack firm launch windows. For now, the next journey into Tamriel remains a distant prospect.