The Elder Scrolls 6 May Have the Perfect Mount

The wait for The Elder Scrolls 6 continues to be a test of patience among longtime fans of the Bethesda fantasy franchise. The original E3 announcement for The Elder Scrolls 6 was back in 2018, and since then, the game has yet to show itself again and E3 has been shut down. Seven long years have passed since that original announcement, and there has been a flood of speculation ever since.

From its story to its main setting, many fans of The Elder Scrolls have been trying to pin down what Bethesda has in store for this next chapter. One of the leading theories is that The Elder Scrolls 6 could be set in Hammerfell. This hasn’t been confirmed, but if this is the case, The Elder Scrolls 6 may already have a perfect option for in-game mounts: camels.

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The Case for a Hammerfell-High Rock Double Feature in The Elder Scrolls 6

Many theories already exist around The Elder Scrolls 6’s major setting, but a joint appearance of Hammerfell and High Rock could be a perfect blend.

Hammerfell’s Climate Calls for Camels

Hammerfell boasts various climates that range from jungles to grasslands, but deserts are also present. The Alik’r Desert is a vast sea of sand that is found in the northwestern region of Hammerfell, and traversing it would easily require a camel. Sentinel, one of Hammerfell’s major kingdoms, sits within the Alik’r Desert, so it wouldn’t be surprising if the city offered plenty of camels for players to ride.

While assuming that The Elder Scrolls 6 will be set in Hammerfell is purely speculation, theories are pretty much all gamers have at the moment. Bethesda has been incredibly tight-lipped since dropping the game’s incredibly short teaser trailer. Until Bethesda denies these theories, the assumption is that Hammerfell is the most likely setting for the game. Spotlighting camels isn’t just because of speculation, though. The Elder Scrolls Online has already featured a camel from Hammerfell as a mount, so it would only be a natural progression.

From its story to its main setting, many fans of The Elder Scrolls have been trying to pin down what Bethesda has in store for this next chapter.

Hammerfell Camels Have Been Part of The Elder Scrolls Online for Nearly a Decade Now

The Hammerfell Camel was added to The Elder Scrolls Online in March 2016.
The mount can be purchased for 1,800 in the Crown Store.

For The Elder Scrolls Online players, camel mounts are nothing new. After nearly 10 years of being available in the game, it would only make sense for such a mount to be featured in a Hammerfell-centric story. It’s possible that adding the Hammerfell Camel to The Elder Scrolls Online was even a teaser for The Elder Scrolls 6‘s setting, but this may simply be wishful thinking. After nearly a decade, it’s unlikely that developers dropped a hint that far in advance.

There is Currently No Elder Scrolls 6 News in Sight

Bethesda has been keeping quiet about more than just one project. The developer’s most recent game, Starfield, has been anticipated to get a second DLC, but so far, nothing has been revealed. After Starfield was absent from the Xbox Games Showcase, many are wondering when Bethesda will break any fresh news regarding its projects, especially The Elder Scrolls 6.

Like Starfield, The Elder Scrolls 6 is being developed with Creation Engine 2.

Right now, only time will tell when more information about The Elder Scrolls 6 is ready. It’s even possible that the game may not be ready until the next generation of consoles. If that’s the case, then The Elder Scrolls 6 may not arrive until 2028 or later. The wait continues, but it will be exciting to finally know if The Elder Scrolls 6 is set in Hammerfell or not.