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Fallout 5 Could Be Made Outside Bethesda, Former Dev Says
A former Bethesda developer suggests that Fallout 5 might be developed by an external studio due to Bethesda Game Studios' current workload with The Elder Scrolls 6 and other projects. While Bethesda has outsourced development before, such as with Fallout: New Vegas by Obsidian Entertainment, the studio would likely still be involved in oversight. The possibility of releasing Fallout 5 in conjunction with a new season of the Fallout TV show was also discussed as a strategic advantage.
Starfield Hits PS5 On April 7, Extensive New DLC Coming To All Platforms
Starfield is launching on PlayStation 5 on April 7, coinciding with a major update for all platforms that includes new quests, features, and the 'Terran Armada' DLC. Bethesda also announced a price reduction for the base edition to $40 and confirmed future plans for the game, though The Elder Scrolls 6 and Fallout 5 are still far off.
Fallout 5 Being Made by Another Studio Wouldn’t be Surprising, Say Former Bethesda Developers
Former Bethesda developers discussed the possibility of Fallout 5 being developed by an external studio, citing Bethesda Game Studios' focus on The Elder Scrolls 6. They suggested that releasing a new Fallout game during the run of the Amazon adaptation could be advantageous. However, other industry figures believe Bethesda will keep its major franchises in-house and expand its own development teams.
Bethesda veterans "wouldn't be surprised" if Fallout 5 went to another company, because the devs "have their hands full" with The Elder Scrolls 6
Bethesda veterans suggest that Fallout 5 might be developed by an external studio due to the company's focus on The Elder Scrolls 6. Developers like Jonah Lobe and Bruce Nesmith believe outsourcing is a possibility, especially to capitalize on the synergy with the popular Amazon Fallout show.
Games Inbox: Is buying physical video games becoming more popular?
Readers discuss the resurgence of physical game sales, drawing parallels to vinyl and other retro media. Concerns are raised about the future of the Fallout franchise under Bethesda and Todd Howard's direction, with a preference for Obsidian's involvement. The success of Pokémon Pokopia is highlighted as a risk rewarded, while the Nintendo vs. Sega rivalry is revisited, noting Nintendo's current dominance.
Unannounced Fallout Project Was Being Made by Another Microsoft Studio, Never Coming Out – Rumor
Journalist Jeff Gerstmann reported that an unannounced Fallout project being developed by another Microsoft-owned studio has been canceled and will not be released. He believes Bethesda Game Studios, under Todd Howard's leadership, will continue to develop major Fallout and The Elder Scrolls titles internally rather than outsourcing them.
The best RPGs 2026: pick a role
This article ranks the best Role-Playing Games available on PC, highlighting titles like The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Baldur's Gate 3, and Elden Ring for their immersive worlds and engaging gameplay. It also touches upon upcoming RPGs such as The Elder Scrolls 6 and Fable, promising continued innovation in the genre.
