Bethesda Issues Official Statement on Fallout 5
Key Points:
- Bethesda has confirmed that Fallout 5 is a long-term project still many years away, with development expected to begin after The Elder Scrolls 6 is completed, potentially placing Fallout 5's release well into the 2030s.
- Todd Howard revealed as early as 2018 that Fallout 5 will be a single-player game, and by 2021, a "one-pager" outlining the game's plans was already in existence.
- In the meantime, Bethesda is focusing on other Fallout projects, including a new expansion for Fallout 76 titled Raven Rock, which serves as a prequel to Fallout 3, and remasters of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas are also in development.
- Obsidian Entertainment, known for Fallout: New Vegas, is reportedly working on a new Fallout game, though details remain unconfirmed, with rumors suggesting a sequel to New Vegas or a game set in New Orleans.
- Fans can expect ongoing Fallout content and events, including a potential Fallout 3 remaster release around the franchise's 30th anniversary and Fallout Day celebrations on October 23.