Exclusive: Grand Theft Auto 6 Set to Dominate The Elder Scrolls 6 in an Epic Showdown

Grand Theft Auto 6 and The Elder Scrolls 6 are highly anticipated games expected to be released in the near future. Both belong to renowned franchises and have experienced significant gaps between their previous releases. Currently, Grand Theft Auto 6 has not unveiled a trailer, while The Elder Scrolls 6 released its announcement trailer five years ago but has yet to provide any new material. The dates for further announcements and game releases remain uncertain. However, it appears that Grand Theft Auto 6 will hit the market before The Elder Scrolls 6.

How Grand Theft Auto and The Elder Scrolls Are Alike

Although they are completely different types of games, these franchises share a number of peculiar similarities. They are both immensely popular open-world franchises that consistently achieve exceptional sales. Grand Theft Auto 5 is widely regarded as the second best-selling video game of all time, while The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim has amassed over sixty million copies sold worldwide, as recently revealed by Bethesda. Both of their previous installments were released in the early 2010s to immense critical acclaim and fan excitement. Unfortunately, the longevity of both Grand Theft Auto 5 and The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim has become a point of concern.

Since their initial release, both games have been made available across three different video game console generations. GTA 5 became accessible on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X in 2022, whereas Skyrim was re-released on the Nintendo Switch during the same year. Regrettably, this has led to both games being somewhat mocked by gamers due to the frequency of their releases. It should be noted, however, that during periods between these releases, both developers were engaged in other projects.

The Various Projects of Rockstar Games and Bethesda Game Studios

Since the launch of The Elder Scrolls 5, Bethesda has been actively working on various projects, including Fallout 4 in 2015, which came out seven years after its predecessor Fallout 3. Fallout 76, another game developed by Bethesda, has remained controversial since its release and has drawn significant attention. The developer then focused on their highly anticipated space game, Starfield. It's important to note that Bethesda also released numerous DLCs and updates for their existing properties. In comparison, Rockstar Games has had a less busy schedule. Following the success of Grand Theft Auto 5, Rockstar only released one major game, Red Dead Redemption 2, which was highly popular. Alongside this game, they also released an online mode that didn't receive as much attention as expected by the fans. In addition, Rockstar released a remastered version of Bully and the infamous Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - Definitive Edition. However, Rockstar's main focus remained on Grand Theft Auto Online.

With the aid of in-game purchases in that mode, GTA has emerged as one of the game industry's highest-grossing franchises. Consequently, the developer has dedicated a significant amount of time and resources to the development of this mode. Since its inception, the mode has received numerous updates, which offer players an almost limitless array of content to enjoy. The most recent update, Grand Theft Auto Online San Andreas Mercenaries, was launched earlier this month and may mark the culmination of major updates for the game. These factors elucidate the significant time gap between the release dates of both franchises' sixth installments.

Why Grand Theft Auto 6 Will Release Before The Elder Scrolls 6

Both games currently lack an official release date and have not yet provided any official gameplay footage. However, there have been indications of potential release windows. Unfortunately, fans of the upcoming Bethesda game will have to exercise patience. According to Xbox CEO Phill Spencer, The Elder Scrolls 6 is expected to be released at least six years from now. Considering the time elapsed between the game's initial trailer and its earliest possible launch, gamers will have to wait a whopping eleven years. On the other hand, followers of Grand Theft Auto 6 can look forward to a comparatively shorter waiting period.

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Grand Theft Auto 6 received significant attention last year due to a series of high-profile leaks. These leaks included early gameplay footage that provided gamers with their first glimpse of one of the main characters in the game. Additionally, details about the story were revealed, showcasing a narrative centered around a brother and sister duo, with the possibility of one of them being a DEA agent. Another leak indicated a potential release year of 2025 for Grand Theft Auto 6, a possibility that many find believable. This would mean that the game could launch a full four years ahead of The Elder Scrolls 6.

While it is impossible to definitively determine which game will be released first, the leaks surrounding Grand Theft Auto 6 suggest that it is significantly further along in development compared to The Elder Scrolls 6. Although delays can occur and Bethesda may choose to expedite production, these possibilities seem unlikely at present. As things stand, it seems probable that Grand Theft Auto 6 will beat Elder Scrolls 6 to the market.

Grand Theft Auto 6 is in development.