Bethesda Hires Paid NPCs for Elder Scrolls VI

Bethesda Softworks is once again opening the gates of Tamriel—this time offering an ultra-exclusive opportunity for one devoted fan to become permanently immortalized in The Elder Scrolls universe. Through a charity auction with Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic, a single high bidder will secure the chance to co-create an in-game NPC with Bethesda's developers for The Elder Scrolls VI.

This isn't just a simple naming opportunity. The winning bidder will collaborate directly with Bethesda's creative team to craft a fully-realized character that could potentially influence the game's lore. The possibilities span from scholarly wanderers and enigmatic traders to mighty warriors—or perhaps even a digital representation of the winner themselves within Tamriel's vast world.

The current top bid has reached $11,050, though the ongoing auction suggests this figure will continue rising. Notably, Bethesda remains silent about The Elder Scrolls VI's release timeline, keeping fans guessing about when they'll encounter this unique NPC.

A similar auction was previously conducted for Starfield, though details about the custom NPC created through that initiative have never been publicly disclosed.

Should the auction winner choose to immortalize themselves in The Elder Scrolls VI, they'll join the ranks of Shirley Curry—the celebrated "Skyrim Grandma"—whose in-game counterpart has already been confirmed for the upcoming title.

With no official release date announced, industry analysts predict The Elder Scrolls VI won't launch before 2026—but when it finally arrives, one fortunate fan's creative legacy will become permanently woven into the fabric of Tamriel.