{
  "id": 17995173,
  "title": "The next Elder Scrolls game is officially called Sentinel",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/the-next-elder-scrolls-game-is-officially-called-sentinel",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-03T17:05:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Engadget",
    "slug": "engadget",
    "url": "https://www.engadget.com/2305424/the-next-elder-scrolls-game-is-officially-called-sentinel/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "After 15 years, Bethesda has finally unveiled the title of their highly anticipated next installment in the Elder Scrolls series. The game will be known as The Elder Scrolls VI: Sentinel, as announced in a brief video where the moniker emerges from the sand. In the game's lore, Sentinel is a prominent city within the region of Hammerfell. This setting is expected to serve as the primary backdrop for the upcoming title.\n\nThe video also hints that the game might delve into the ancient origins of the Elder Scrolls themselves. Fans have been speculating that the next Elder Scrolls game would carry the Sentinel name for months, and the company's latest announcement confirms their suspicions. In August, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma alluded to the game with the cryptic phrase \"The Elder Scrolls VI: ********,\" which matched the number of letters in Sentinel.\n\nDespite the official name, Bethesda has yet to provide a release date or any substantial in-game footage. A representative from the company stated that it will take some time before further information is released. Live commentary on the game's stunning scale and grandeur has begun, with users praising both the visual presentation and the story. However, the delay in release has not dampened enthusiasm, as some fans are content to play Skyrim once more for the 100th time while they wait.",
  "summary": "There's still no word on when The Elder Scrolls VI will arrive.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "IGN",
        "title": "The Elder Scrolls 6: Sentinel Name, Logo, Officially Revealed as Bethesda Marks 40th Anniversary",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/the-elder-scrolls-6-sentinel-name-logo-officially-revealed-as",
        "published": "2026-11-03T15:02:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Verge",
        "title": "The Elder Scrolls VI officially has a name: Sentinel",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/the-elder-scrolls-vi-officially-has-a-name-sentinel",
        "published": "2026-11-03T15:07:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Polygon",
        "title": "Bethesda Officially Confirms The Elder Scrolls 6 Name",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/bethesda-officially-confirms-the-elder-scrolls-6-name",
        "published": "2026-11-03T15:22:06.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}