The gaming world is buzzing after a long-awaited announcement straight from Todd Howard. After Starfield with its thousands of planets, procedural generation, and somewhat "distant" feel, The Elder Scrolls VI (TES VI) is set to bring Bethesda back to its iconic "classic Bethesda style".

Here are the exciting details behind this decision and what it means for the future of fantasy gaming:

TES VI: A Handcrafted World, Familiar Spirit

Todd Howard explained that while the massive scale of Starfield was an incredible experience, the team truly understands what The Elder Scrolls fans have been missing. TES VI will focus its technical power not on procedural universes, but on a densely packed, handcrafted map where every corner tells a story.

Three Golden Rules of the Classic Comeback

• "Go Anywhere You See": Unlike the planetary loading screens in Starfield, TES VI will deliver a fully seamless open world. That legendary "see that mountain on the horizon? You can go there" philosophy is back in full force.

• Deep Environmental Storytelling: Those tragic stories told by a note next to two skeletons in a cave will be at the heart of TES VI. Instead of procedural content, every stone will have that signature "Bethesda touch".

• Living Cities and NPCs: Cities won’t be disconnected hubs like in Starfield, but living parts of the world. NPC routines and interactions with players will feel more personal and meaningful, just like in Skyrim and Oblivion.

Map & Atmosphere: Hammerfell or High Rock?

One of the most exciting aspects is the scale of the map. Howard says the goal isn’t to make the world bigger, but to make it "denser".

• Region: Based on trailers and leaks, it’s almost certain the series will take us to the scorching deserts of Hammerfell and the steep cliffs of High Rock this time.

• Technology: The game will use a much more advanced and optimized version of the Creation Engine 2, first introduced with Starfield.