Summary
The anticipation aroundThe Elder Scrolls 6is only growing as time passes, with fans now having waited over a decade for a new mainline installment to Bethesda’s fantasy IP. Despite this long wait, essentially no information regarding the title has been confirmed by Bethesda, with the now infamous 2018 reveal trailer for the game simply setting fans up for more questions that remain unanswered.
As an approximately 30-second video, the reveal trailer forThe Elder Scrolls 6only shed partial light on one key aspect of the upcoming game: its setting. The core location of anyElder Scrollstitle is extremely important, with a given game’s region largely influencing its culture, themes, and narrative more than anything else. In the six years since this reveal trailer went live, fans have scoured every aspect of the landscapes that it portrayed, leading to a dominant theory thatThe Elder Scrolls 6will be set within the province of Hammerfell. It seems very likely at this point that this theory may ring true, and if this is the case, then a Hammerfell-setTES 6would allow for one obvious and exciting location to shine in post-launch story DLC.
Hammerfell and its Surroundings Could Set The Elder Scrolls 6 Up For a Very Long Time
All the mainlineElder Scrollsgames take place in different provinces of the continent of Tamriel, with each game usually acting as a deep dive into the customs and geopolitical landscapes of these regions. Each of these provinces is home to a wide variety of races that make upThe Elder Scrollslore - for example, with 2011’sSkyrimexploring the civil unrest between the native Nords and the Imperialsof the region.
With so much anticipation surroundingThe Elder Scrolls 6, it would make sense for the project to focus on a relatively large province of Tamriel, and this is another reason why Hammerfell is largely seen as the most likely contender for the game’s setting.Hammerfell is roughly the size of Skyrim, but it features a bustling coastline and encompassing islands that could really flesh out the gameplay opportunities ofTES 6.
Hammerfell is also known for its ancient and mysterious Dwemer raceand the later migration of the Redguard who remain as the dominant group in the region. The deserts, mountains, and extreme biodiversity of Hammerfell also appear to be reflected in the trailer forThe Elder Scrolls 6, and the location would be extremely conducive to post-launch expansions in neighboring provinces.
High Rock is the Perfect Size For an Elder Scrolls 6 Expansion
WithSkyrimhaving received so much post-launch attentionin the way of expansions and re-releases since 2011, it stands thatThe Elder Scrolls 6might have an even longer post-launch life cycle, and the province of High Rock would be an excellent setting for a full DLC. Some fans have theorized that parts of High Rock might be explorable in the base game ofThe Elder Scrolls 6, but it is likely that the province would feature in much less detail if it only features to supplement Hammerfell.
High Rock is a relatively small province in the North West of Tamriel, meaning it is unlikely to be the sole setting of a futureTEStitle, but it is still brimming with the lore and intrigue necessary to be the star of a more intimate story expansion forThe Elder Scrolls 6. While Hammerfell is still unconfirmed as the setting ofTES 6, the province is near a lot of smaller regions that deserve the spotlight of the franchise, and High Rock would be an excellent candidate for a full story expansion forThe Elder Scrolls 6when it eventually releases.
