«To this day, Fallout is one of our biggest priorities,» says Howard. In the long term, Bethesda Game Studios’ goal is Fallout 5, but there are other projects on the way. Aware that there are many players who want to relive experiences from the past, Howard has confirmed that they are working on remasters of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas. Except for surprise, we are talking about projects like The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, a title that modernized the game with renewed graphics and improved gameplay.
On the other hand, we have the collaboration with Obsidian Entertainment. Howard has confirmed the rumors and announced that they are working with this studio on the development of a new Fallout project. According to information advanced by Bloomberg a few days ago, Obsidian Entertainment’s Fallout is led by Josh Sawyer, director and designer of New Vegas. Sawyer was apparently already working on an RPG similar to Fallout, but it wasn’t part of the franchise.
Regarding Fallout 5, the only news is that the project is currently in the pre-production phase. This game will come out after The Elder Scrolls VI. Before Fallout 5, whose launch seems to be several years away, the remasters of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas should arrive, and we will see if the Obsidian installment also debuts before. On the other hand, Fallout 76 has an expansion on the way called Raven Rock that acts as a prequel to Fallout 3, Fallout Shelter will continue to receive seasons and the universe of the franchise continues to expand with the Prime Video series, whose third season is on the way.
As for The Elder Scrolls, Howard assures that today the project to which Bethesda Game Studios dedicates the most resources is The Elder Scrolls VI. The executive producer acknowledges that the wait since the launch of Skyrim, a game that has managed to sell more than 65 million copies since its launch 15 years ago, «has been very long.» Howard assures that The Elder Scrolls VI is progressing as planned, they love the result and they play every day. For now we still have no release date or window.
Howard adds that ZeniMax Online Studios will collaborate with Bethesda Game Studios on The Elder Scrolls franchise, while continuing to develop content for The Elder Scrolls Online. The producer maintains that aligning the teams will allow us to create better experiences.
It has been eight years since the announcement of The Elder Scrolls VI
In summary, the future of Bethesda Game Studios and the Starfield, Fallout and The Elder Scrolls franchises is as follows:
Starfield
- Starfield is an important part of the future of Bethesda Game Studios.
- Starfield will continue to improve its gameplay and expand with new content.
- In 2027, Starfield will receive the Starborn expansion.
- Starfield will continue to support Creations tools and features.
Fallout
- Fallout 76 will receive the Raven Rock expansion, a prequel to Fallout 3, in 2027.
- Remasters of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas in development.
- Obsidian Entertainment is working on a new Fallout project.
- Fallout 5 is in pre-production.
- Fallout Shelter continues with new seasons.
- Fallout Day (October 23) will not be celebrated this year. The next one will coincide with the 30th anniversary and will be an event in Washington.
- Production on the third season of Fallout, the Prime Video series, is underway.
The Elder Scrolls
- ZeniMax Online Studios will collaborate with Bethesda Game Studios on The Elder Scrolls franchise.
- The Elder Scrolls VI is the project to which Bethesda Game Studios allocates the most resources today.
- The development of The Elder Scrolls is progressing according to schedule.
- The Elder Scrolls Online will continue to receive content and seasons.
- The Elder Scrolls VI y Fallout 5 usan Creation Engine 3.