Demand forThe Elder Scrolls 6is growing by the day, with Bethesda strangely leaving fans in the dark regarding the project ever since the release of its now-infamous reveal trailer in 2018. With well over a decade now having passed since the last mainline entry to the popular franchise, the expectations surroundingTES 6are understandably massive, with prospective fans currently only being able to theorize as to what kind of experience the game will eventually bring.
Of course, the most important aspect ofThe Elder Scrolls 6will be its setting. Past entries to the franchise were defined by the cultures and landscapes that they take place within. While currently unconfirmed, the theories behind what major locationThe Elder Scrolls 6will take place in overwhelmingly point towards the sizable province of Hammerfell, which location seems like a logical choice for a game as ambitious asTES 6. A Hammerfell-setTES 6would have a huge number of gameplay avenues to explore, as well as fascinating locations that would need to make front-and-center appearances.
The Most Important Locations That Should Appear in The Elder Scrolls 6
One of the most appealing aspects of Hammerfell from a gameplay perspective is its wide range of biomes, with the province featuring everything from sprawling deserts, dense jungles, mountainous regions, and a bustling coastal industry. Hammerfell is perhaps best known for its harsh sandy plains, and theAlik’r Desert would surely have to appear inThe Elder Scrolls 6if it does end up choosing Hammerfell as its major location.
The Alik’r Desert takes up large swathes of Hammerfell’s northwest, acting as a gateway tothe Dragontail Mountains and its border with High Rock, with the imposing inhabitants, wildlife, and ruins of the arid region being the perfect setting forThe Elder Scrolls 6’s exploration and worldbuilding. The Alik’r Desert is also home to one of Hammerfell’s most bustling and important cities: Sentinel. This is a key location that would smartly open upThe Elder Scrolls 6to the vast gameplay opportunities of the Iliac Bay.
Dragonstar is another major Hammerfell city that should appear inThe Elder Scrolls 6, crucially being situated close tothe border between the province and Skyrim. WhileTES 6should of course move far beyondSkyrimand firmly seek its own identity, the proximity of Hammerfell to the iconic namesake province ofThe Elder Scrolls 5is too good to avoid. The ownership of Dragonstar has been hotly contested between Skyrim and Hammerfell throughout Tamriel’s history, making for some fascinating potential questlines within the location that could shrewdly bridge the gap betweenThe Elder Scrolls 6and its predecessor.
Hammerfell’s Bustling Coast Could Be the Key to TES 6’s Most Interesting Locations
The vast coastline ofTES 6could be key to new types of travel and exploration for the franchise, potentially even allowing the player to purchase and maintain boats for merchant or piracy purposes. If this is the case, then the island territory of Stros M’Kai would be a prime candidate for an appearance inThe Elder Scrolls 6.Not only has Stros M’Kai changed handsbetween Hammerfell and the Cyrodiil Empire over the years, but it marks one of the first locations that the Redguard landed in their colonization of the province, which makes it an excellent location to explore the history of Hammerfell itself.
While the Redguard are commonly associated with Hammerfell, the race originates from the sunken continent of Yokuda. The mysterious fate of this homeland is a key question that a Hammerfell-setTES 6could explore.
While each city of Hammerfell would need to appear inThe Elder Scrolls 6, it would be bold of Bethesda to also include regions of High Rock as part of the game’s base map. This could seelocations like the High Rock city of Daggerfall appear inTES 6alongside the major locations of Hammerfell, providing a fascinating modern glimpse into the major location of the second mainlineTESentry. It still remains to be seen whetherThe Elder Scrolls 6has decided on Hammerfell as its primary setting, yet the potential locations, gameplay, and storylines that the province and its surrounding areas could provide are still deeply exciting to think about.
