Bethesda teased Fallout 5 in preproduction, confirmed Fallout 3 and New Vegas remasters, and announced new Obsidian Fallout project; news followed Xbox layoffs.

Bethesda Game Studios has officially confirmed that *Fallout 5* is in preproduction, marking a significant development for the franchise. Director Todd Howard stated, "*Fallout* is one of our biggest priorities today" and emphasized that the game is a long-term goal for the studio.¹³⁵

In addition to *Fallout 5*, Bethesda is also working on remasters of *Fallout 3* and *Fallout: New Vegas*, although no release dates have been announced. Howard noted that these remasters are part of a broader strategy to enhance the *Fallout* universe, stating, "We’re investing more deeply in the worlds players love."⁴

Furthermore, a new *Fallout* project is being developed in collaboration with Obsidian Entertainment, the studio behind *Fallout: New Vegas*. Howard expressed excitement about this partnership, saying, "We're super excited about the opportunity, working together." This announcement comes in the wake of significant layoffs at Xbox, which plans to cut around 3,200 employees over the next year, impacting various studios, including Bethesda.

Howard's comments reflect a commitment to the *Fallout* franchise, with multiple projects in active development. He stated, "*Fallout 5* remains our long-range destination," while also acknowledging the challenges posed by the recent workforce reductions at Xbox. The studio aims to leverage the new Creation Engine 3 technology to support simultaneous development across its franchises.