Bethesda Update: New Fallout and New Vegas remaster
Bethesda shared their exciting roadmap, with new about Fallout, The Elder Scrolls and Starfield.
New Fallout, Fallout 3 and New Vegas Remasters, Elder Scrolls VI in active development.
Bethesda Game Studios has issued a significant update regarding their long-term vision, emphasizing a shift toward tighter team collaboration, technological standardization, and a commitment to their foundational worlds: Starfield, Fallout, and The Elder Scrolls.
- Fallout Expansions & Remasters: Bethesda is officially developing remasters for Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas, alongside a major Fallout 76 prequel expansion titled Raven Rock arriving next year.
- Obsidian Partnership: A brand-new Fallout project is currently in the works through a collaboration between Bethesda and Obsidian Entertainment.
- The Elder Scrolls VI: The game is the studio's primary development focus; it is being built on the new Creation Engine 3 and is currently in a playable state that the team tests daily.
- Starfield Year 3: Support for Starfield continues with new stories, gameplay updates, and "Starborn" content slated for release next year.
Fallout is currently identified as a primary priority for the studio, with several active projects in development:
- The Future of Fallout: While Fallout 5 remains the long-range destination, the studio is actively developing multiple Fallout-related projects.
- Remastered Classics: In a move long-awaited by the community, Bethesda has officially confirmed they are working on remasters for both Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas, though specific release windows remain under wraps.
- Obsidian Partnership: Perhaps most notably, Bethesda confirmed they are teaming up with Obsidian Entertainment once again to work on an all-new Fallout project.
- Fallout 76: The post-apocalyptic journey continues with the announcement of a massive expansion for next year titled Raven Rock, a prequel story preceding Fallout 3.
- Multimedia Expansion: Fallout Shelter will continue to see new Seasons, and an unscripted Fallout Shelter television project is currently in development with Amazon Studios and Kilter Films. Additionally, production for Season 3 of the live-action Fallout series is already underway, following ten Emmy nominations for Season 2.
- 30th Anniversary: Bethesda is planning a special live celebration for the Fallout franchise's 30th anniversary in 2027, to be held in Washington, D.C.
To support the next generation of RPGs, Bethesda is centralizing its technical infrastructure.
- Creation Engine 3: This shared technology platform - built post-Starfield - is the engine powering both The Elder Scrolls VI and Fallout 5. It enables teams to support multiple, complex projects simultaneously with upgraded tools and rendering systems.
- Studio Alignment: Bethesda Game Studios is partnering closely with ZeniMax Online Studios to align the The Elder Scrolls franchise, ensuring consistency between The Elder Scrolls Online - which recently launched the "Return of the Thieves Guild" season - and upcoming single-player titles.
- The Elder Scrolls VI Status: The Elder Scrolls VI is currently the studio’s primary development focus. The team reports that development is exactly where they intended it to be; they are actively playing the build daily and are highly satisfied with its current trajectory. While they acknowledge the long wait since Skyrim, they reiterate that the next chapter is firmly on the way.
Starfield enters its third year as a permanent fixture in the studio's portfolio, boasting over 17 million players and one billion hours played.
- Content Pipeline: The studio is preparing for the launch of new Starborn content next year, alongside a steady stream of new stories and targeted gameplay improvements.
- Creator-Led Experiences: With over 40% of the player base already utilizing the Creations platform, Bethesda plans to double down on providing tools that allow players to reshape the Starfield universe.
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