Bethesda has outlined a major expansion of the Fallout series, confirming that Fallout 5 has entered preproduction while Obsidian Entertainment is developing a separate project set in the same universe.
The company also confirmed that remastered versions of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas are in development. Release dates were not announced for either remaster, but more information could arrive around the franchise’s 30th anniversary in 2027.
The update gives Fallout fans a clearer view of the series after years of uncertainty. Bethesda Game Studios remains focused primarily on The Elder Scrolls VI, while early planning and technical work continue on Fallout 5.
Both major role playing games are being developed with Creation Engine 3. The shared technology should allow teams to reuse tools, systems, and improvements created across The Elder Scrolls VI, Fallout 5, and Starfield.
Fallout 5 is now in preproduction
Fallout 5 remains at an early stage, which means the team is likely working on its direction, technology, design, and production requirements rather than building the complete game.
Bethesda has not revealed the setting, story, platforms, or release window. Since The Elder Scrolls VI remains the studio’s main project, Fallout 5 is unlikely to arrive soon.
The use of Creation Engine 3 is one of the few confirmed technical details. Bethesda plans to share development tools and systems between its major role playing projects, which could reduce duplicated work and help the studio improve its technology over time.
| Project | Current status | Confirmed details |
|---|---|---|
| The Elder Scrolls VI | Main development focus | Built with Creation Engine 3 |
| Fallout 5 | Preproduction | Built with Creation Engine 3 |
| New Obsidian Fallout project | In development | Setting and release window not announced |
| Fallout 3 Remastered | In development | Release date not announced |
| Fallout: New Vegas Remastered | In development | Release date not announced |
Bethesda also said that The Elder Scrolls VI is progressing according to its internal plans. The studio is already playing the game during development, although it did not provide a launch period.
Obsidian is returning to Fallout
Obsidian Entertainment is officially working with Bethesda on a new Fallout project. This marks a significant return for the studio behind Fallout: New Vegas, one of the most highly regarded entries in the series.
No title, setting, gameplay details, or release window were provided. It is also unclear whether the project will be a direct sequel to New Vegas, another independent story, or a game with a different structure.
The confirmation follows earlier reports that Microsoft had shifted parts of the Fallout franchise back toward Obsidian as part of wider changes within Xbox.
The project could help reduce the long gaps between Bethesda’s main Fallout releases. Since Fallout 5 is still in preproduction, a separate game from Obsidian may give the series a new release before Bethesda completes its next numbered entry.
However, development timelines remain uncertain. Obsidian has its own teams, projects, and technical requirements, so the announcement should not be treated as confirmation of an imminent launch.
Fallout 3 and New Vegas remasters are on the way
Bethesda is also preparing remastered versions of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas. Both games remain popular, but their original PC and console versions now show their age in areas such as visuals, performance, interface design, and compatibility.
The company did not explain how extensive the remasters will be. They could range from upgraded resolutions and frame rates to larger improvements involving textures, lighting, controls, and interface elements.
Fallout 3 originally introduced Bethesda’s open world approach to the series, while New Vegas expanded that foundation with a stronger focus on factions, dialogue choices, and branching consequences.
Updated versions could make both games easier to play on modern hardware without relying on unofficial modifications or older compatibility settings.
Bethesda also teased a special plan for Fallout’s 30th anniversary in 2027. That celebration could provide the first detailed look at the remasters, Obsidian’s project, or the early direction of Fallout 5.
The confirmed lineup shows that Fallout is becoming a broader franchise rather than depending on one development team. Bethesda is preparing the next numbered game, Obsidian is returning with a separate project, and two earlier entries are being updated for modern platforms.
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