Skyrim lead designer says he hopes The Elder Scrolls 6 adds boats and naval combat, as it would be a ‘natural’ fit
The lead designer of The Elder Scrolls IV: Skyrim has expressed interest in adding boats and naval combat to The Elder Scrolls VI. According to the designer, such features would be a natural expansion for the series, though implementing them would require substantial development effort—described as a “dragon-level feature” in scope. The comment represents early design thinking from Bethesda about potential mechanics for the long-awaited sequel, which has yet to receive an official release date or detailed gameplay reveals. Naval exploration and combat would expand on Skyrim’s foundation by offering new exploration possibilities and gameplay variety beyond the previous game’s terrestrial and dungeon-focused adventure design.