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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.
Bethesda confirms Fallout 3 and New Vegas remasters, makes Obsidian collaboration official, and says Fallout 5 is in…
Bethesda Softworks has outlined its future plans, confirming remasters for Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas, and officially announcing a new Fallout project in collaboration with Obsidian Entertainment. While Fallout 5 is in pre-production and considered a long-term goal, the studio is also working on an expansion for Fallout 76 and continues to support Starfield and The Elder Scrolls Online.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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 Roadmap: The Elder Scrolls 6, Fallout 5, Obsidian's New Fallout Game, Several Remaster Projects, and More All Confirmed
Bethesda Game Studios has revealed its future development roadmap, confirming The Elder Scrolls 6 and Fallout 5 are in the works. The studio also announced a new Fallout game from Obsidian Entertainment, multiple other Fallout projects, and several remaster initiatives. A 'Fallout Day' event is planned for Washington D.C. in 2027.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Xbox laid off hundreds of people in a call that lasted only 60 seconds
Xbox has laid off hundreds of employees across various studios, including id Software and ZeniMax Online Studios, leading to concerns about future game development and the loss of institutional knowledge. Employees report that calls announcing the layoffs were extremely brief, and some feel management is attempting to downplay the severity of the cuts. The future of id Tech, id Software's proprietary engine, is also in question due to the significant talent reduction.
Making Fallout and Elder Scrolls games will "be harder than ever now" following Xbox cuts, say laid-off Bethesda devs calling loss of institutional knowledge "staggering"
Former Bethesda Game Studios developers report that recent layoffs at Xbox, impacting dozens of staff, will make developing core franchises like Fallout and The Elder Scrolls significantly harder. They expressed concern over the staggering loss of institutional knowledge and its potential impact on future projects, including The Elder Scrolls 6.
Laid-off id Software devs "cannot imagine a path forward where they make another game in id Tech," despite the…
Former id Software developers express doubt about the studio's ability to create future games using the id Tech engine following significant layoffs by Microsoft. Despite a statement from id Software claiming they retain sufficient staff, affected employees believe the loss of institutional knowledge makes continued development of the engine unlikely. This comes as Bethesda reportedly plans to focus on major franchises, including those built on id Tech.
Former PlayStation head tells Xbox to either be a good publisher or make a good platform with exclusives: "Nintendo…
Former PlayStation head Shawn Layden advises Xbox to commit to either being a competitive platform with exclusive content or a major multi-platform publisher. He argues that trying to be both is a flawed strategy, citing Nintendo and PlayStation's reliance on exclusives. Layden also points to Microsoft's frequent layoffs and the confusing decision to acquire major franchises only to release them on rival platforms.
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.
