Elder Scrolls 6: Todd Howard Admits Upcoming Sequel Could Be His Last Elder Scrolls - IGN

I mean, by the time they finish it, he's going to be over 100 years old...

Since it looks like we're now in an era where it's 15+ years between Elder Scrolls games, this feels like a safe prediction. Heck, many of us in our 30s and 40s could be retired before Elder Scrolls 7.

No one should be shocked. He's probably tired and wants to retire