In a surprising turn of events, Kurt Kuhlmann, the former Elder Scrolls loremaster, has revealed that he left Bethesda after being promised the lead designer role on The Elder Scrolls 6, a position he had anticipated for over a decade. Kuhlmann’s departure highlights the complexities and challenges within game development, especially in a company as large and evolving as Bethesda. Kuhlmann’s experience at Bethesda, which spanned more than 20 years, included significant contributions to Skyrim.