Bethesda games reveal Fallout remasters and future roadmap
Bethesda Game Studios published a July 17 note outlining what comes next for bethesda games. Fallout 5 is in preproduction, The Elder Scrolls VI is the studio's primary focus, Fallout 3 and New Vegas remasters are in the works, Obsidian is on a new Fallout project, and Starfield will keep expanding with Starborn content next year.
Key Takeaways
- Fallout 5 is in preproduction; The Elder Scrolls VI is Bethesda's main focus on Creation Engine 3.
- Remasters of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas are underway, with no release dates announced.
- Obsidian is collaborating on a new Fallout project; Fallout 76 gets the Raven Rock expansion next year.
- Starfield enters Year 3 with continued updates and new Starborn content planned for next year.
- Creators have earned more than $10 million in Creations royalties across Skyrim, Starfield, and Fallout 4.
What did Bethesda announce in its studio note?
In an official note from Bethesda Game Studios, the team said it is investing more deeply in the worlds players love, giving creators a bigger role, and bringing teams closer together. The studio framed the update as a look at what fans can expect in the years ahead across Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, and Starfield.
The message arrived less than two weeks after a major Xbox reset that cut jobs and doubled down on big franchises, Bloomberg reported. Studio director Todd Howard told Windows Central the cuts have been personally difficult, while stressing Bethesda is adapting how it supports its franchises.
Where do Fallout 5 and The Elder Scrolls VI stand?
Fallout 5 remains Bethesda's long-range destination and is currently in preproduction. The Elder Scrolls VI is the primary development focus today, with the majority of the team working on it. Both titles are being built on Creation Engine 3, a shared technology platform developed since Starfield's launch.
Bethesda said it is where it planned to be on The Elder Scrolls VI, "loving how it looks, and playing it every day." Skyrim has sold over 65 million copies, and the studio acknowledged the long wait for a sequel. Howard told Windows Central it is still too early for a launch window.
What else is coming for Fallout and Starfield fans?
Multiple Fallout projects are already in active development. Fallout 76 will receive a major expansion next year called Raven Rock, a prequel story to Fallout 3. Fallout 4 recently passed over 35 million copies sold. Remasters of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas are in the works, though no dates were shared.
Obsidian Entertainment is confirmed to be working with Bethesda on a new Fallout project, with more details later. Fallout Shelter, which has more than 250 million players, will get new Seasons, plus an unscripted TV project with Amazon Studios and Kilter Films. Amazon's Fallout Season 2 earned 10 Emmy nominations, and Season 3 is already in production. Fallout's 30th anniversary in 2027 will be celebrated live in Washington, D.C.
Starfield has over 17 million players and nearly a billion hours played. As it enters Year 3, Bethesda plans new stories, gameplay improvements, updates, and Starborn content next year. More than 40% of players already customize Starfield through Creations. For more unexpected headlines, browse our Bizarre News & Florida Man coverage.