Bethesda Fallout roadmap confirms remasters and Fallout 5
Bethesda Game Studios confirmed Fallout is a top priority, with remasters of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas in progress, Fallout 5 in preproduction, and multiple Bethesda Fallout projects in active development. A major Fallout 76 expansion, Raven Rock, is planned for next year, while Obsidian is collaborating on a new Fallout title.
Key Takeaways
- Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas remasters are in the works, though Bethesda has not announced release dates.
- Fallout 5 is in preproduction on Creation Engine 3, while The Elder Scrolls VI remains the studio's primary development focus.
- Fallout 76 will get Raven Rock next year, a prequel story to Fallout 3, after nearly 70 free updates so far.
- Obsidian Entertainment is working with Bethesda on a new Fallout project, with more details still to come.
- Fallout's 30th anniversary in 2027 will include a live Fallout Day celebration in Washington, D.C.
On July 17, 2026, Bethesda Game Studios published an official studio note outlining what players can expect across Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, and Starfield. The message is less a single-game reveal and more a multi-year roadmap for franchises fans have followed for decades. That framing lands squarely in our Nostalgia: Then & Now lane: classic wasteland RPGs getting remasters while the next generation is already in motion.
Bethesda said it has entertained almost half a billion players over forty years. The studio framed the next phase as deeper investment in those worlds, a bigger role for creators, and closer collaboration across teams so games reach players sooner and stay supported longer.
What did Bethesda confirm about Fallout remasters?
Many players have wanted a cleaner way back into earlier entries. Bethesda addressed that directly. The studio said it has been working on remasters for both Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas, while stressing that no dates were announced.
That confirmation alone is the nostalgia headline. Fallout 3 helped define modern open-world Fallout. New Vegas remains beloved for its writing and branching choices. Remasters point toward bringing those classics to players still joining through Fallout 4 and the TV series.
Fallout 4 itself just celebrated its 10-year anniversary and recently passed over 35 million copies sold. Bethesda called it the most award-winning game in the franchise and said it continues to attract new players every year. Creations also expanded to Fallout 4 this year, joining Skyrim and Starfield.
Where do Fallout 5 and Fallout 76 fit in the roadmap?
Fallout is "one of our biggest priorities today," the studio wrote. Fallout 5 remains the long-range destination, and multiple Fallout projects are already in active development. Fallout 5 is currently in preproduction.
Both Fallout 5 and The Elder Scrolls VI are being developed on Creation Engine 3, a shared technology platform Bethesda has been building since Starfield's launch. The engine is meant to help teams support multiple projects at once with new tools, rendering, and systems.
Even so, The Elder Scrolls VI is the primary development focus right now, with the majority of the team working on it. Bethesda said players are still exploring Skyrim 15 years later, with over 65 million copies sold, and acknowledged the long wait for the sequel. The studio said it is where it planned to be, likes how the game looks, and is playing it every day.
Fallout 76 is still central to the live side of the franchise. Bethesda said millions of players continue exploring Appalachia together, and nearly 70 free updates have shipped so far. Next year brings a major expansion: Raven Rock, a prequel story to Fallout 3.
Obsidian Entertainment is also back in the mix. Bethesda confirmed its longtime collaborators are working on a new Fallout project, with more to share later. That detail matters for fans who still connect Obsidian with New Vegas-era storytelling.
How else is Bethesda expanding the Fallout universe?
Fallout Shelter remains the most popular mobile entry point, with more than 250 million players. Bethesda said more is coming, including new Seasons. An unscripted Fallout Shelter television project is also in the works with Amazon Studios and Kilter Films.
On the scripted side, Bethesda congratulated Kilter Films and Amazon Studios on 10 Emmy nominations for Fallout Season 2. Production on Season 3 is already underway. The studio will not host a traditional Fallout Day broadcast this year. Instead, it is planning something special for Fallout's 30th anniversary in 2027, when Fallout Day will be celebrated live in Washington, D.C.
Creator tools are part of the business story too. Bethesda said Creators have already earned more than $10 million in royalties. That milestone sits alongside Creations' expansion into Fallout 4 and continued investment in player-made experiences across Starfield and Skyrim.
Starfield is not leaving the slate. With over 17 million players and almost a billion hours logged, Year 3 will bring new stories, targeted gameplay improvements, and additional updates. New Starborn content is planned for next year. More than 40% of players already customize Starfield through Creations.
Studio structure is shifting as well. ZeniMax Online Studios will partner closely with Bethesda Game Studios on The Elder Scrolls franchise while continuing The Elder Scrolls Online. Season One: Return of the Thieves Guild recently launched, with more planned. Bethesda presented the closer alignment as a foundation for the next generation of its RPGs.
Put together, the July note is a then-and-now snapshot: remasters for classics players already love, live support for Fallout 76 and Starfield, TV and mobile extensions, and long-horizon work on Fallout 5 and The Elder Scrolls VI. No remaster dates landed, and Fallout 5 remains early. But the priority is clear. Bethesda wants Fallout present across remasters, live service, media, and the next mainline RPG.