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Skyrim and Fallout made Bethesda devs feel "safe" from mass layoffs before Xbox ended decades-long careers in…
Bethesda Game Studios developers, known for franchises like Skyrim and Fallout, felt secure from mass layoffs at Xbox, but were instead blindsided by job cuts affecting long-term employees. An employee described the experience as devastating, with meetings lasting only two minutes to end decades-long careers. The loss of institutional knowledge is a significant concern for future game quality.
What made the OG Fallout so great is "overlooked" these days, says co-creator Tim Cain
Co-creator Tim Cain believes the original Fallout's success stemmed from its development process, specifically how the team fostered open discussion and challenged ideas, a practice he feels is overlooked today. He contrasts this with the "Abilene paradox" where developers may avoid conflict and not push back on potentially weak features.
Fallout 5 Confirmed, But Bethesda’s Reveal Left Fans Cold — And Honestly, Fair Enough
Bethesda Softworks director Todd Howard confirmed that Fallout 5 is in pre-production and being developed on the Creation Engine 3, alongside remasters of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas. However, the lack of concrete details, release windows, or visual assets for any of these projects, with The Elder Scrolls VI taking priority, has left fans underwhelmed. Howard's attempt to engage with the community via Reddit also received mixed reactions, with many expressing skepticism due to past announcements.
The Elder Scrolls 6 will keep Skyrim's famous cheese physics – now Bethesda needs to give me a reason to care
The Elder Scrolls 6 will continue to use Bethesda's Creation Engine, the same engine that powered Skyrim and its famous physics for objects like cheese. The author argues that while the engine allows for complex object persistence, Bethesda has not fully leveraged its physics capabilities in vanilla gameplay. They suggest that future Bethesda titles should utilize the engine's potential for more interactive puzzles and gameplay mechanics.
Games Inbox: How much disruption will GTA 6 launch cause?
Readers discuss the potential disruption caused by the Grand Theft Auto 6 launch, comparing it to Pokémon Go and anticipating media coverage. Other topics include the success of recent Star Wars games, competition between publishers like Activision and EA, the Amiga retro scene, the high cost of Star Citizen, concerns about Bethesda's game development quality post-layoffs, and the secrecy surrounding Nintendo's Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake.
Elder Scrolls Fans Think They’ve Worked Out The Subtitle For Elder Scrolls 6
Elder Scrolls fans are speculating about the subtitle for The Elder Scrolls 6, fueled by a cryptic comment from Xbox CEO Asha Sharma. Theories include 'Sentinel,' a city in Hammerfell, potentially linked to a code found in Starfield. This speculation occurs amidst recent layoffs at Xbox and Bethesda, raising concerns about potential delays for the highly anticipated RPG.
Fallout 76’s Alien Invasion Event, Invaders From Beyond, Drops August 18
Fallout 76's "Invaders From Beyond" in-game event, featuring an alien invasion theme and new boss General Zeta, will launch on August 18 as part of Season 25. This event is the only Fallout title with a confirmed release date, as other upcoming projects like Fallout 5 and remakes of Fallout 3 and New Vegas have uncertain timelines. Bethesda has stated that recent layoffs will not impact development schedules for its games.
Bethesda failing to release a new Fallout game to capitalize on the success of the TV show felt like a "personal" decision, says New Vegas writer, not a "business" one
Fallout: New Vegas writer Chris Avellone believes Bethesda's decision not to release a new Fallout game alongside the popular Amazon Prime TV show was a "personal" rather than a business one. Despite the surge in popularity for existing Fallout titles due to the show, no new game was launched, though Fallout 5 is confirmed to be in pre-production and remasters of Fallout 3 and New Vegas are planned.
New Fallout game reportedly led by Josh Sawyer would be "good" for both Obsidian and Bethesda "in many ways," says former New Vegas creative lead
Former Fallout: New Vegas designer Chris Avellone expressed excitement over reports that Josh Sawyer is directing a new Fallout game at Obsidian Entertainment. Avellone believes this project would benefit both Obsidian and publisher Bethesda by potentially increasing the release cadence of major titles, given Bethesda's historically long development times. While John Gonzalez, a key writer for New Vegas, has returned to Obsidian, his specific role on the new Fallout project remains unclear due to recent Xbox restructuring.
Rumours of an unannounced Elder Scrolls game are bogus, sadly
Rumors of an unannounced Elder Scrolls game have been debunked, with former Bethesda associate game designer Griffin DeClaire clarifying that his work was solely on The Elder Scrolls VI. DeClaire was laid off from Bethesda Game Studios, which is also in pre-production for Fallout 5 and continuing development on Fallout 76, alongside remasters of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas.
You can't buy Fallout 5 or Elder Scrolls 6 yet, but you can buy Bethesda's new $160 Nuka-Girl statue
Bethesda is celebrating its 40th anniversary by releasing a $160 Nuka-Girl statue and new merchandise, while acknowledging that Fallout 5 and The Elder Scrolls 6 are still in early development. Todd Howard has previously stated these highly anticipated titles are underway but will take time.
Bethesda’s New Logo Looks Like It Actually Belongs To A Video Game Company
Bethesda Softworks has unveiled a new, cyberpunk-inspired logo to celebrate its 40th anniversary in the video game industry. This marks a significant departure from its previous logos, aiming for a more distinct brand identity. The company is also focusing on upcoming titles like Fallout 5 and The Elder Scrolls 6.
Quiz – Delad spelglädje
This article presents a quiz focused on cooperative gaming experiences, encouraging readers to test their knowledge of games that emphasize teamwork. It also includes a poll asking readers whether they prefer local couch co-op or online multiplayer, with results showing a slight preference for local play. Several other gaming news snippets and forum discussions are also mentioned.
Bethesda yet again reassures fans that The Elder Scrolls 6's roadmap is unaffected by recent Xbox layoffs
Bethesda Game Studios has reassured fans that the development roadmap for The Elder Scrolls 6 remains unaffected by recent Xbox layoffs. Despite reports of substantial impact from staff reductions, the studio stated that work on the highly anticipated RPG will continue as planned. The article also touches on potential remasters for Oblivion and other Fallout titles, and Bethesda's new communication strategy.
Fallout 3 and New Vegas Remasters are a good start, but before Fallout 5 Bethesda could be doing so much more
The announcement of Fallout 3 and New Vegas remasters highlights the long neglect of the Fallout series, with Fallout 5 not expected for many years. While new content for Fallout 76 and a potential Obsidian project are on the horizon, the article argues that Xbox and Bethesda could leverage other studios within their ecosystem to develop more Fallout titles and better manage the franchise's potential.
Union claims Bethesda developers were laid off the day Xbox announced new Fallouts—after being told they would…
The Bethesda Game Studios Union has filed a legal complaint against Bethesda, alleging violations of Canadian labor laws. The union claims that Bethesda prematurely terminated Canadian employees on July 17, the same day Xbox announced remasters of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas, and confirmed Fallout 5 is in early development. Union representatives stated that affected employees were initially told they would remain employed until September while severance was negotiated, but instead received termination letters with the bare legal minimum severance and immediate loss of benefits.
Laid off Bethesda Montreal staff allegedly told they'd get "smallest severance legally possible" the same day as those Fallout announcements
Laid-off employees at Bethesda Montreal have claimed they were informed of receiving the minimum legal severance on the same day Xbox announced new Fallout projects. The union representing Bethesda Game Studios staff alleges that Canadian employees received termination letters stating they would get eight weeks of pay in lieu of notice and lose health insurance immediately. The union has filed a legal complaint against Bethesda for violating labor laws.
Another former Xbox studio is "independently owned, again" after Microsoft shut it down in 2024
Alpha Dog Games, a studio previously shut down by Microsoft in 2024, has reemerged as an independently owned entity. Studio founder Shawn Woods updated his LinkedIn profile to reflect the change, indicating the studio regained independence in May 2025. This follows a trend of studios becoming independent after Microsoft's recent closures and layoffs.
Elder Scrolls 6 and Fallout 5 fans might dread the return of Creation Engine, but New Vegas lead Josh Sawyer once called it "incredibly easy" to work with, even if it is "buggy and unstable"
New Vegas lead Josh Sawyer described Bethesda's Creation Engine as "incredibly easy" to work with, despite its known issues with bugs and instability. His past comments resurfaced amid fan concerns about the engine's use for The Elder Scrolls 6 and Fallout 5, suggesting it could facilitate faster development cycles.
Todd Howard considered retirement before being inspired by Bethesda devs working on RPGs like Fallout 5 and Elder…
Bethesda Game Studios director Todd Howard has stated he is no longer considering retirement, inspired by the continued work of his colleagues. Howard, who has been with Bethesda since 1994 and directed major titles like The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind, Fallout 3, Skyrim, and Starfield, expressed his love for his job and the people he works with. He anticipates continuing his work on upcoming titles such as The Elder Scrolls 6 and Fallout 5.
