Unconfirmed: The Elder Scrolls V to be Announced at E3

According to a report on Abstract360, the latest issue of Famitsu magazine claims that Bethesda Softworks is going to be revealing a “secret” title at this year’s E3. Their assumption is that it will be The Elder Scrolls V (or The Elder Scrolls Online?):

According to the most recent issue of Famitsu some companies still have many surprises planned for E3. Electronic Arts, Capcom, Konami, Square Enix, Sega, and Ubisoft among others confirmed that they still have unannounced surprises. One thing that stands out is Bethesda, who listed (secret) under their surprise category, and with The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion having been released March 20, 2006, the next installment in the franchise is overdue at just over four years since the last game. This would not be unsuspected as an issue of Official Xbox Magazine years ago reported that the next installment should release sometime around 2011.

Actually, I can also back up this claim. While booking my appointment with Bethesda, I was told “We are not revealing the titles which will be available at the show as of yet but we promise you they should not be missed!” Fallout: New Vegas won’t be the only hands-on preview I’ll be returning with then, I suppose.