What Sentinel's Exclusivity Means for Xbox and PlayStation P…

If Sentinel becomes an Xbox exclusive, it could be a massive system-seller and shift the console war, but it would also deny the game to nearly 100 million PS5 owners. A multiplatform release would ma…

If Sentinel becomes an Xbox exclusive, it could be a massive system-seller and shift the console war, but it would also deny the game to nearly 100 million PS5 owners. A multiplatform release would ma…

Key points - The Elder Scrolls 6 is officially titled The Elder Scrolls VI: Sentinel and is set in Hammerfell. - Morrowind was exclusive to Xbox in 2002, and Oblivion had a year of Xbox exclusivity before PS3. - Skyrim launched multiplatform in 2011 and has sold over 65 million copies. - Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has pledged a return to exclusives, starting with Gears of War: E-Day. - Sentinel is likely years away, with speculation of a Fall 2028 launch alongside Project Helix.

Timeline - 2002: The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind launches exclusively on Xbox. - 2006: The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion releases on Xbox 360, a year before PS3. - 2011: The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim launches multiplatform and becomes a best-seller. - 2028 (rumored): Possible launch window for The Elder Scrolls 6: Sentinel and Project Helix.

FAQ

Q: Will The Elder Scrolls 6: Sentinel be an Xbox exclusive? A: It's unconfirmed. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has pledged a return to exclusives, and history shows Elder Scrolls games have been Xbox-exclusive before, but no official announcement has been made.

Q: When is The Elder Scrolls 6: Sentinel releasing? A: No release date has been announced. Speculation points to Fall 2028 at the earliest, but it could easily slip to 2029 or later.

Q: What platforms will Sentinel be on? A: Likely Xbox Series X and PC, with a possible next-gen Xbox (Project Helix) version. A PS5 release is uncertain and depends on Xbox's exclusivity strategy.