Bethesda Teases Fallout 5, Elder Scrolls 6, and More

Bethesda's latest roadmap note from Todd Howard outlines a franchise-centric approach heavy on existing properties, including Fallout 5 in preproduction on Creation Engine 3, The Elder Scrolls 6 as the primary focus with most of the studio allocated to it, remasters for Fallout 3 and New Vegas, and continued support for Starfield and The Elder Scrolls Online through closer studio collaboration.

The announcement arrives shortly after Microsoft's July cuts eliminated 3,200 Xbox positions industry-wide, with Bethesda Game Studios, id Software, and ZeniMax Online Studios among the affected areas, prompting organized protests from the OneBGS union over the handling of 440 impacted members and statements from staff to IGN highlighting anticipated delays, morale issues, and potential reliance on contractors for The Elder Scrolls 6.

Howard emphasized user-generated content tools, noting over $10 million in royalties paid to creators via Creations on Skyrim, Fallout 4, and Starfield, alongside plans like a Raven Rock expansion for Fallout 76 next year and an unscripted Fallout Shelter television project with Amazon.

Metrics from the note reference Fallout 4 surpassing 35 million copies sold and Fallout Shelter exceeding 250 million players, framing long-term stability around evolving these franchises rather than new standalone efforts.

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INJECT_IT_IN_MY_VEINSCollector's Edition Secured +67 -41

TODD HOWARD SAID ELDER SCROLLS 6 IS THE MAIN FOCUS THIS IS NOT A DRILL DAY ONE FOR BOTH FALLOUT 5 AND ES6 LETS GOOOOO

Kai "Clutch" NguyenSTAFF

Pump those numbers up! Creation Engine 3 might actually deliver what people have been asking for since 2016.

NothingImpressesShow Me Something New +89 -23

another year of remasters and nothing new. fallout 3 again? cool.

Rocco "FlameWar" MaloneSTAFF

"Nothing new" says the guy whose entire personality is being unimpressed by everything. At least Howard admitted they're recycling. That's progress from the usual smoke and mirrors.

FollowTheMoneyIndustry Whistleblower +31 -67

layoffs across the industry and suddenly bethesda wants you hyped about three games they can't staff properly. follow the money.

Riley "ShadowOp" PatelSTAFF

The layoffs predate this roadmap. That said, allocating "most of the studio" to ES6 while announcing three remasters is a staffing choice worth watching.

ShadowOp with the facts instead of vibes. I hate when you're right.

SleepDeprived_GamerNap > Raid +124 -6

who has 60 hours for elder scrolls when you've got work and kids. pass.