Fallout 5 Development Uncertain Amidst Elder Scrolls 6 Focus
Bethesda has confirmed Fallout 5 is in development, but its release will follow The Elder Scrolls 6. Former developers suggest an external studio might handle Fallout 5 due to Bethesda's current workload. This potential outsourcing could align with the Amazon TV show's success and future seasons.
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Fallout 5: Confirmed details (and speculation) about Bethesda's next post-nuclear RPG
Bethesda has confirmed that Fallout 5 is in development and will launch after The Elder Scrolls 6, utilizing the Creation Engine 3. While specific details remain scarce, Todd Howard has indicated that the game will be set in the US and potentially tie into the events of the Amazon Fallout TV show. The studio is also reportedly developing Fallout 5 on a shared technology platform to streamline development between major titles.
Fallout 5: Everything Todd Howard Has Said About Bethesda's New Game
Bethesda director Todd Howard has confirmed that Fallout 5 is in development, though its release is not imminent. Howard's statements indicate the game is planned but will likely follow other major projects from the studio.
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.
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.
