Weekly Communication · Issue #004

Todd's Dispatch

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Todd Howard
Game Director & Chief Vision Officer, Bethesda Game Studios
Issue #004
Week of June 2, 2026
Addressing the Cave. You Know Which One.

Hi. Todd here. Sitting in my chair. The cave idea from last week is still on the whiteboard. Dave added a second cave. We are considering it. The whiteboard now has two caves.

I want to take a moment to address the community feedback we received after announcing that Skyrim is now available on the 2026 Bosch Fridge. The feedback was overwhelming. Mostly people asking why the "SHOUT" button dispenses ice. That is intentional. The FUS-RO-DAH is now measured in cubic centimetres of ice per second. The Legendary Edition comes with a water filter.

"We asked the team to describe TES7 in one word. Dave said 'cave.' We are taking this very seriously."

We are also aware that some players are concerned the game has not been announced. To those players: the game is very much in a state of existing as a concept inside several of our brains simultaneously. That is essentially a multiplayer announcement. You're welcome.

Todd Howard
Whiteboard Curator & Cave Enthusiast, Bethesda Game Studios