Bethesda has officially announced remasters of both Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas, ending years of speculation. The announcement was made via a blog post on Bethesda's website, though no release dates or concept art were shared. The company mentioned planning something special for Fallout's 30th anniversary in October 2027, but it remains unclear if the remasters will launch by then.
Fallout 5 and The Elder Scrolls 6 Updates
Bethesda also provided updates on Fallout 5 and The Elder Scrolls 6. Fallout 5 is now in pre-production, but The Elder Scrolls 6 remains the priority and is described as progressing well: 'We're where we planned to be, loving how it looks, and playing it every day.' This aligns with previous statements that The Elder Scrolls 6 would come first.
Obsidian's Involvement
In a surprising move, Bethesda confirmed that Obsidian Entertainment, the developer behind Fallout: New Vegas, is working on a new Fallout project alongside Bethesda. Whether this is a sequel to New Vegas or a different title remains unconfirmed. Obsidian has been owned by Microsoft since 2018, making this collaboration a long-anticipated move.
Starfield's Continued Support
Bethesda reaffirmed its commitment to Starfield, describing it as 'an important part of our future.' The game has attracted over 17 million players, logging nearly a billion hours in total. Additional DLC is promised for next year, signaling ongoing support for the space RPG.
Context of Layoffs
The announcements come amid fallout from massive Xbox layoffs earlier this month, which saw 1,600 employees let go, with another 1,600 expected to be impacted by the end of next June. The remaster news is widely seen as an attempt at damage control to improve Xbox's reputation. In an interview with Windows Central, Todd Howard commented on the layoffs: 'I've been doing this a long time, whenever you've worked with people for, in some cases, many decades, and they're no longer here, that's really personally very difficult, and difficult for our teams. I think we're at another change moment for how we support each other, and what we do with these games and for our fans.'
