Elder Scrolls 6 devs are seriously worried about the game's future, report says

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Published Jul 9, 2026, 12:03 PM EDT

Massive Xbox layoffs and restructuring could jeopardize TES6's release date

The Elder Scrolls 6 devs are worried about the game's future after Xbox bloodbath

A knight, clad in armor, standing in front of an Oblivion gate. Image: Virtuos, Bethesda Game Studios/Bethesda Softworks

In early July, a report claimed that Bethesda's highly anticipated RPG, The Elder Scrolls 6, was two years or more away from being completed. On Thursday, the public got a better sense of where things stand for the open-world sequel to Skyrim from the people who are actually working on the game. And right now, it's grim at Bethesda.

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Juliette tries to remember the truth in an exclusive first look at Silo season 3 episode 2

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Published Jul 9, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT

Rebecca Ferguson discusses retaining the core of the character without her memories

Juliette tries to remember the truth in an exclusive first look at Silo season 3 episode 2

Juliette Nichols (Rebecca Ferguson) looks concerned in Silo season 3 episode 2 Image: Apple TV

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"We were already running a tight ship": Elder Scrolls 6 devs are worried about Xbox's layoffs causing even more delays to the long-awaited RPG

The cuts have had "a crushing effect on morale"

Ralof in Skyrim.
Image credit: Bethesda / Rock Paper Shotgun

Reports about the specific effects of Microsoft's mass layoffs are having on studios like Obsidian and id Software keep rolling out. Elder Scrolls 6 makers Bethesda are no different, with staff saying that the cuts there have not just tanked morale, but let to worry about the fantasy RPG's development endinbg up a longer and more painful process as a result.

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Palworld won't raise its price for 1.0 as 'a small way of saying thank you'

Palworld - A panda-like pal and its Pal Trainer getting ready to fight.
(Image credit: Pocketpair)

We're just a day away from Palworld's much anticipated 1.0 release, and to celebrate Pocketpair both released all 27 pages of patch notes and confirmed that there'll be no price hike when the survival and crafting game exits from early access. Oh yeah, it's all coming together.

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10 beginner's tips to not let your crew down in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced

Becoming a rich and successful pirate in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced requires more than just a good ship and a crew. You must know how to prepare for missions, select your targets, and use your assassin skills to conquer the seas. Additionally, as Black Flag Resynced isn't a 1 to 1 remake, even veterans of the series will need a refresher.

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All shanty locations in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced

Visit every sea shanty location in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced to turn your crew into a proper choir. You know what's better than sailing the Caribbean seas to the sound of the wind and the waves? Sailing the seas to the sound of "Spanish Ladies," "Fish in the Sea," and "Drunken Sailor." However, you've got to unlock this 18th-century ear candy, first.

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Best hideout upgrades in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced

By upgrading your hideout in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, you gain access to many features that will lead to a smooth sailing through the turbulent Caribbean waters. Some upgrades will sell important items for your ship and Edward's equipment, while others can even make you money while you are away from the hideout.

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Best Jackdaw upgrades in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced

Upgrading your ship in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is your responsibility as its captain, as you need a strong ship to sail after templars and treasures. However, nothing in the world of pirates is free, and you will need to be mindful of what you spend your money and materials on.

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Where to find crocodile leather in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced

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Published Jul 9, 2026, 12:01 AM EDT

What are the best spots to hunt crocodiles

An Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced screenshot showing a crocodile Image: Ubisoft via Polygon

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New Vegas devs returning to Fallout 15 years later for new sequel

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Published Jul 8, 2026, 2:59 PM EDT

The makers of the critically acclaimed RPG spinoff are returning to the beloved franchise

New Vegas studio Obsidian reportedly working on a new Fallout game

An image of key art from Fallout New Vegas. It depicts a person dressed in a long trench coat, gun in hand, standing in front of a sign that says WELCOME to NEW VEGAS. Graphic: Polygon I Source images: Obsidian Entertainment

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