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Bethesda confirms Fallout: New Vegas and Fallout 3 remasters are in development
Bethesda Game Studios has confirmed that remasters of Fallout: New Vegas and Fallout 3 are in development, with Obsidian Entertainment collaborating on a new Fallout game. This announcement follows recent layoffs at Xbox, though no release window has been provided for the remasters.
16 years after Fallout: New Vegas, Obsidian is returning to the post-apocalyptic RPG series and Todd Howard "could…
Obsidian Entertainment is developing a new Fallout project, marking their return to the series 16 years after Fallout: New Vegas. Bethesda Softworks confirmed the collaboration, with Todd Howard expressing excitement. This new title is separate from Fallout 5, which is currently in preproduction. Remasters of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas were also officially announced.
Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas are both getting remasters, Bethesda announces
Bethesda has officially announced remasters for Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas, confirming long-standing rumors. While no release dates were provided, the company stated that work on these remasters is underway. This news comes as Bethesda also confirmed Fallout 5 is in pre-production and that they will collaborate with Obsidian Entertainment on a new Fallout title.
Fallout 5 Is Really Happening, Along With Fallout 3 And Fallout: New Vegas Remasters
Bethesda has confirmed that Fallout 5 is in pre-production and that remasters of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas are also in development. Obsidian Entertainment is working on a new, unannounced Fallout project. The company also shared sales figures for Fallout 4 and Fallout Shelter, and announced a major 2027 expansion for Fallout 76.
Bethesda reveals plans for Fallout 5, The Elder Scrolls 6, and more
Bethesda Game Studios executive producer Todd Howard has outlined the studio's future plans, confirming Fallout 5 and The Elder Scrolls 6 are in development. The studio is also working on remasters of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas, a Fallout Shelter TV show with Amazon Studios, and continued support for Fallout 76 and Starfield. The company is emphasizing user-generated content and closer collaboration between its studios.
Fallout 3, New Vegas Remasters in Development; Fallout 5 is Bethesda’s “Long-Range Destination”
Bethesda has confirmed that remasters of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas are in active development, with Fallout 5 being a long-range destination currently in pre-production. The studio also teased a special event for the series' 30th anniversary next year, while Fallout 76's next expansion, Raven Rock, will serve as a prequel to Fallout 3.
A NOTE FROM BETHESDA GAME STUDIOS
Bethesda Game Studios outlined its future plans, confirming ongoing development for Starfield, Fallout 5, and The Elder Scrolls VI using Creation Engine 3. The studio also announced remasters for Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas, a new Fallout 76 expansion titled Raven Rock, and a new Fallout project with Obsidian Entertainment. Additionally, they highlighted the success of their Creations platform and the upcoming Fallout Shelter television series.
New Fallout by Obsidian Confirmed, The Elder Scrolls Online Team to “Partner Closely” With Bethesda
Obsidian Entertainment is confirmed to be working on a new Fallout project in collaboration with Bethesda Game Studios. ZeniMax Online Studios will also partner closely with Bethesda on The Elder Scrolls franchise, potentially supporting The Elder Scrolls 6 and continuing content for The Elder Scrolls Online. The article also touches on the potential cancellation of Avowed 2 at Obsidian.
The Elder Scrolls 6 Remains Bethesda’s “Primary Development Focus”: “We’re Where We Planned To Be”
Bethesda has confirmed that The Elder Scrolls 6 remains the studio's primary development focus, with the majority of the team working on the title. Despite concerns about development following layoffs and the use of contractors, the studio stated they are on track with their planned development schedule. While no release date or window has been provided, the game is reportedly playable internally.
We Want Fallout New Vegas 2, But Not Like This
Obsidian Entertainment is reportedly beginning work on a new Fallout game, potentially a sequel to Fallout New Vegas, with Josh Sawyer leading the project. This news comes amidst significant layoffs at Xbox and the cancellation of Avowed 2.
Only 16 Fallout: New Vegas developers still work at Obsidian, says RPG's original writer
Only 16 developers who worked on Fallout: New Vegas are still employed at Obsidian Entertainment, according to the game's original writer. The studio is currently developing a new Fallout title.
Fallout: New Vegas director chooses "dysfunction" and "corruption" over handing power to Caesar or Mr. House in his ideal ending for the beloved RPG
Fallout: New Vegas director Josh Sawyer discusses his preferred ending for the RPG, favoring an independent New Vegas despite its inherent dysfunction, corruption, and bureaucracy. He believes this outcome is more worthwhile than handing power to factions like Caesar's Legion or Mr. House, or the problematic New California Republic.
Fallout: New Vegas writer says he feels "embarrassed" by some of the Fallout TV show dialogue, but has no…
Fallout: New Vegas writer Chris Avellone expressed embarrassment over some dialogue in the Fallout TV show, feeling it doesn't meet the quality of game writing. While he praised the cast and the show's fun factor, Avellone believes some Hollywood writers struggle to respect the source material and context of game franchises, leading to missed opportunities.
Obsidian: "Vi har fortfarande samma dna som vid New Vegas och KOTOR"
Obsidian Entertainment's Brandon Adler addressed criticism regarding the studio's current identity, stating that despite recent layoffs and shifts in project focus, the core 'DNA' remains the same as when they developed games like Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and Fallout: New Vegas. He emphasized that many lead developers are still the same individuals who worked on previous acclaimed titles.
Fallout: New Vegas gets a Mojave interpretation of Oblivion's Dark Brotherhood, thanks to this assassin-focused faction quest mod
A new mod for Fallout: New Vegas, titled Twilight Eternal, adds a faction inspired by The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion's Dark Brotherhood. This mod introduces a new questline, a player home, and repeatable assassination contracts, with options for AI-generated or subtitle-only dialogue.
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Fallout: New Vegas director Josh Sawyer shared his ideal scenario for the game's ending, focusing on the fate of the Mojave Wasteland. The discussion touches upon various narrative possibilities and player choices within the game's design.
Fallout: New Vegas director Josh Sawyer reveals his optimal outcome for the Mojave Wasteland
Fallout: New Vegas director Josh Sawyer shared his personal preferred 'best of a bad lot' endgame outcome for the Mojave Wasteland, favoring independence despite its inherent dysfunction. Sawyer discussed the drawbacks of factions like Caesar's Legion and the NCR, ultimately concluding that an independent New Vegas, while flawed, represents the least worst option. The article also briefly touches on Sawyer reportedly leading a new Fallout project at Obsidian amidst recent studio layoffs.
Outer Worlds 2 Director Reacts To Mass Layoffs At Xbox And Dispels “Misinformation”
Obsidian Entertainment's game director Brandon Adler addressed recent layoffs at Xbox and dispelled what he called misinformation about the studio's current identity. Adler stated that while the company has changed over 20 years, its core DNA remains the same, with many lead developers having worked on classic titles like Fallout: New Vegas and Pillars of Eternity. The article also mentions reported layoffs at Obsidian, the cancellation of an Avowed sequel, and a potential new Fallout game.
Obsidian still have "the same DNA" that went into New Vegas and KOTOR 2, The Outer Worlds 2 director insists, following chatter around layoffs
Following recent layoffs at Obsidian Entertainment, director Brandon Adler defended the studio's creative DNA, asserting that the core team behind classic games like Fallout: New Vegas and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II remains intact. Adler pushed back against criticism that the studio has lost its way, emphasizing that the same individuals are still in leadership roles and that the studio's fundamental ethos persists despite changes over the years.
The Outer Worlds 2 lead slams "cold take artists" following Xbox layoffs at Obsidian, says "the same DNA" that created hits like Fallout: New Vegas and more remains
Brandon Adler, co-director of The Outer Worlds 2, has spoken out against "cold take artists" speculating about Obsidian Entertainment following recent layoffs at Xbox studios. Adler emphasized that the core "DNA" of the studio, responsible for games like Fallout: New Vegas and Pillars of Eternity, remains intact despite the loss of talent. He acknowledged the difficulties faced by the company and its developers while defending the seasoned developers still working at Obsidian.
