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Fallout 3 and New Vegas are getting remastered, and Bethesda just promised more Starfield support
Bethesda Game Studios announced remasters for Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas, alongside continued support for Starfield with new content and improvements. The studio is also collaborating with Obsidian Entertainment on a new Fallout project, while Fallout 5 and The Elder Scrolls 6 remain in early development.
Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas remasters confirmed, and a new Fallout project with Obsidian
Bethesda Game Studios announced several upcoming projects, including remasters of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas, and a new Fallout project with Obsidian Entertainment. The Elder Scrolls VI is prioritized over Fallout 5, with both titles being developed on Creation Engine 3. Fallout 76 will receive a prequel story expansion titled Raven Rock, and Starfield will get new Starborn content.
Bethesda provides Starfield proof of life – the space RPG "remains an important part of our future," has been played by over 17 million players, and there's plenty to come in Year 3
Bethesda has reassured fans that Starfield remains a key focus, with plans for its third year of content, including new stories and gameplay improvements. The space RPG has surpassed 17 million players, with nearly a billion hours logged. This announcement comes amidst broader discussions about Xbox's studio restructuring and Bethesda's other upcoming projects like The Elder Scrolls 6 and Fallout remasters.
Bethesda reassures fans The Elder Scrolls 6 is "on the way" following the Xbox cuts, and that it's "loving how it looks" and "playing it every day"
Bethesda Game Studios has reassured fans that The Elder Scrolls 6 is actively in development and progressing as planned, despite recent Xbox layoffs. The studio confirmed that the majority of its team is focused on the next installment, which will utilize the Creation Engine 3. Bethesda also announced a closer partnership with Zenimax Online Studios for the franchise and revealed plans for Fallout 5.
Starfield "remains an important part of our future" says Bethesda, as developer pledges continued support for sci-fi RPG
Bethesda Game Studios has confirmed continued support for its sci-fi RPG Starfield, despite recent layoffs and a refocus on core franchises. The developer stated that Starfield remains an important part of its future, with plans for new stories, gameplay improvements, and additional content in its third year of post-launch support. The game has been played by over 17 million players and has seen significant improvements since its launch.
Fallout 5 is in preproduction alongside The Elder Scrolls 6's development, while Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas remasters are on the way, Bethesda confirm
Bethesda has confirmed that Fallout 5 is in preproduction alongside The Elder Scrolls 6, with both games utilizing the new Creation Engine 3. Additionally, remasters of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas are in development. The studio also detailed ongoing support for Starfield and Fallout 76, including a prequel expansion to Fallout 3 titled Raven Rock.
Bethesda Game Studios Says Starfield 'Remains an Important Part of Our Future,' Confirms 17 Million Players and Teases Starborn DLC for 2027
Bethesda Game Studios has confirmed that Starfield remains a key focus for the studio's future, with plans for a Starborn DLC expected in 2027. The game has achieved over 17 million players.
Bethesda says The Elder Scrolls 6 is going great, actually: "We're where we planned to be, loving how it…
Bethesda Game Studios has provided an update on the development of The Elder Scrolls 6, stating it is their primary focus and is progressing as planned. Fallout 5 is in pre-production, and both titles will utilize the new Creation Engine 3, a shared technology platform developed since Starfield's launch.
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 "currently in preproduction": Bethesda breaks silence on long-awaited RPG
Bethesda has confirmed that Fallout 5 is currently in preproduction, utilizing their new Creation Engine 3. While The Elder Scrolls VI is the studio's primary development focus, the engine allows for simultaneous support of multiple projects. This marks the first official update on Fallout 5's development status.
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.
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.
Starfield Crosses 17 Million Players, Year 3 Content Confirmed With “New Stories” and Improvements
Bethesda has confirmed that Starfield will continue to receive support with Year 3 content, including new stories and gameplay improvements, despite recent layoffs. The studio also announced that the space-faring RPG has surpassed 17 million players, who have collectively logged nearly one billion hours. While an expansion like Shattered Space received mixed reviews, Bethesda is committed to ongoing updates and new "Starborn" content.
Games Inbox: Will there ever be a Nintendo Switch 2 Lite?
Readers discuss the potential for a Nintendo Switch 2 Lite, with concerns about component costs and Nintendo's future hardware strategy. The discussion also touches on the high cost of AAA game development, the future of Sony and Microsoft, and skepticism surrounding the release of The Elder Scrolls 6 and Grand Theft Auto 6.
Bethesda's last Skyrim concept artist has been laid off after "almost 18 years of dedication to The Elder Scrolls, Fallout, and Starfield" amid Xbox cuts: "It has been my honor"
Ray Lederer, the last concept artist from the original Skyrim team at Bethesda Softworks, has been laid off after nearly 18 years. His tenure included work on The Elder Scrolls, Fallout, and Starfield. This layoff is part of broader restructuring and cuts within Xbox's gaming division.
Xbox After The Layoffs: Studios Left And What They’re Making
Xbox has undergone significant restructuring, including layoffs and the divestment of five studios, as it aims to increase profitability and focus on major intellectual properties. This shake-up impacts numerous development teams and projects across Xbox Game Studios, Activision, Blizzard, and Bethesda, with a renewed focus on core franchises and a shift in business strategies like the exclusion of Call of Duty from Xbox Game Pass day-one launches.
'I find myself in the novel position of looking for a job' — 27-year Bethesda veteran who designed Skyrim's humanoid races and a Microsoft dev behind Xbox backwards compatibility have been laid off
Xbox has undergone a significant restructuring, leading to the layoff of thousands of employees, including industry veterans Christiane Meister from Bethesda Game Studios and Kevin LaChapelle from Xbox. Meister, who designed races for The Elder Scrolls series, and LaChapelle, a lead developer for Xbox's backward compatibility, are now seeking new employment. This wave of layoffs also affected studios like Compulsion Games and Ninja Theory.
Elder Scrolls 6 faces delays as Microsoft lays off people that were making it
Bethesda Game Studios employees are concerned that The Elder Scrolls 6 may face significant delays following recent layoffs impacting over 50 staff members, including a 27-year veteran. These cuts, part of broader Xbox layoffs, have raised fears about project timelines, potential reliance on contract labor, and a decline in studio morale, especially after the reception of Starfield.
What will another Obsidian Fallout game even look like all these years on? Here's my attempt to read the radioactive tea leaves
Following reports of Obsidian Entertainment being redirected to work on a new Fallout game, this article speculates on what such a title might look like. It considers how the studio could innovate within the series, potentially by exploring new settings and gameplay mechanics, while acknowledging the influence of the recent Fallout TV show and other modern RPGs.
Microsoft lays off Bethesda vet behind Todd Howard's "crazy" Fallout 4 idea, "too many Skyrim weapons to count," the Dwemer, and Mudcrabs – and he may leave games altogether
Microsoft's ongoing layoffs have impacted Bethesda, with veteran artist Dane Olds, responsible for significant art assets in games like Skyrim, Fallout 4, and Starfield, being let go. Olds, who has been with Bethesda for nearly 20 years, is considering leaving the game industry. This follows other layoffs at the studio, raising concerns about the development of The Elder Scrolls 6.
