Bethesda Game Studios has outlined a long term roadmap focused on Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, and Starfield, confirming several projects that will shape the studio’s plans over the coming years.
Fallout 5 has entered preproduction and will use Creation Engine 3, the same technology planned for The Elder Scrolls VI. Bethesda has also confirmed that remastered versions of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas are in development, although no release dates or platforms have been announced.
The studio is also working with Obsidian Entertainment on another Fallout project. Details remain limited, but the partnership confirms that the series will expand beyond Bethesda’s own internal teams.
The Elder Scrolls VI remains Bethesda’s main production priority, while Starfield will continue receiving new stories, gameplay improvements, and additional content through 2027.
Fallout 5 has entered early development
Fallout 5 is still several years away because Bethesda is currently focused on The Elder Scrolls VI. Preproduction usually involves setting the creative direction, preparing technical systems, building early prototypes, and defining the scope of the game before full production begins.
Bethesda confirmed that Fallout 5 will run on Creation Engine 3. The updated engine is also being used for The Elder Scrolls VI and is expected to improve the technology behind Bethesda’s open world games.
| Bethesda project | Current status |
|---|---|
| The Elder Scrolls VI | Main development priority |
| Fallout 5 | In preproduction |
| Fallout 3 remaster | Confirmed, no date announced |
| Fallout: New Vegas remaster | Confirmed, no date announced |
| New Obsidian Fallout project | Partnership confirmed |
| Fallout 76 Raven Rock | Planned for 2027 |
| Starfield Starborn content | Planned for 2027 |
The confirmation gives players a clearer picture of Bethesda’s plans, but it does not mean Fallout 5 will arrive soon. Full production is unlikely to begin until The Elder Scrolls VI reaches a much later stage.
Fallout 3 and New Vegas remasters are officially moving forward
Bethesda has confirmed remastered versions of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas after years of reports and speculation.
The studio did not explain how extensive the upgrades will be. A remaster could include improved resolution, frame rates, textures, lighting, controls, and compatibility with newer hardware. It is not yet clear whether either project will receive larger gameplay changes or new content.
Both games remain important parts of the series. Fallout 3 brought the franchise into a large three dimensional open world, while New Vegas expanded the role playing systems, factions, dialogue choices, and consequences.
Bethesda may share more information during Fallout’s 30th anniversary celebrations in 2027. A special event is planned for Washington, DC, and Fallout Day takes place on October 23, making that period a possible opportunity for announcements.
Obsidian is working with Bethesda on another Fallout game
Bethesda also confirmed a partnership with Obsidian Entertainment on a new Fallout project.
Obsidian developed Fallout: New Vegas and has continued to receive requests from players to return to the series. The studio is now part of Microsoft alongside Bethesda, making collaboration easier from a business and production perspective.
No title, setting, release window, or development status has been revealed. It is also unclear whether the project will be a full role playing game, a smaller release, or something connected to an existing title.
The partnership gives Microsoft several teams capable of working on Fallout at the same time. This could help reduce the long gaps between major releases, especially while Bethesda remains occupied with The Elder Scrolls VI.
The Elder Scrolls VI remains Bethesda’s main priority
The Elder Scrolls VI is still the primary project at Bethesda Game Studios.
The game was first announced many years ago, and the studio acknowledged the long wait since Skyrim. Bethesda said the team is pleased with the game’s current direction and is actively playing internal builds.
Few details have been shared about its setting, gameplay systems, or release date. The confirmation that it uses Creation Engine 3 suggests Bethesda is making broader technical changes rather than building it directly on the version used for Starfield.
ZeniMax Online Studios will also work more closely with Bethesda Game Studios. The exact nature of that collaboration has not been explained, but it could provide support in areas such as production, technology, world building, or online systems.
The Elder Scrolls Online still requires regular updates, so the amount of assistance available may depend on staffing and development priorities.
Starfield will continue receiving updates through 2027
Bethesda is not moving away from Starfield despite placing greater attention on Fallout and The Elder Scrolls.
The studio says Starfield has reached 17 million players and accumulated close to one billion hours of playtime. Development will continue with new stories, gameplay improvements, and other updates.
Additional Starborn content is planned for 2027. Bethesda has not provided detailed information about its size or structure, but it appears to be a meaningful part of the game’s future roadmap.
Continued support suggests Bethesda still sees Starfield as an active franchise rather than a completed one off project. However, the roadmap makes clear that The Elder Scrolls VI and Fallout are receiving the strongest long term focus.
Fallout 76 will expand with a Raven Rock story in 2027
Fallout 76 will receive a Raven Rock expansion in 2027.
The expansion will tell a story set before the events of Fallout 3. Raven Rock is closely connected to the Enclave, giving Bethesda an opportunity to explore the faction’s history before its appearance in the Capital Wasteland.
Fallout 76 has developed into a long running part of the franchise through regular updates, new regions, seasonal content, and story expansions. Raven Rock will continue that approach while connecting the online game more directly with an important location from an earlier title.
Bethesda’s roadmap shows that Fallout will no longer depend on one project at a time. Fallout 5, two remasters, the Obsidian collaboration, Fallout 76 updates, and anniversary plans are all moving forward in parallel.
The studio still faces long development cycles and recent staffing concerns, but its direction is now clearer. The Elder Scrolls VI remains the immediate priority, Fallout is expanding across several teams, and Starfield will continue receiving support into 2027.
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