Bethesda Officially Confirms Fallout 3 and New Vegas Remasters Alongside New Obsidian Game

Following years of leaks, trademark filings, and persistent community speculation, Bethesda Game Studios has officially broken its silence. In a major roadmap update published on X on Friday, July 17, 2026, the publisher confirmed that remasters of both Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas are in active development. The announcement also revealed that original New Vegas developer Obsidian Entertainment is building an all-new game in the franchise, while Fallout 5 has officially entered pre-production on Creation Engine 3. While specific release dates remain undisclosed, this massive pipeline update brings long-awaited clarity to the future of the post-apocalyptic role-playing series.

Key Studio Information

• Developer & Publisher: Bethesda Game Studios / Bethesda Softworks
• Parent Company: Microsoft / Xbox Game Studios
• Franchise Genre: Post-Apocalyptic Action Role-Playing Game (RPG)
• Official Studio Portal: Visit the Bethesda Game Studios Official Website for development blogs and news updates.
• Official Franchise Hub: Access game details and community portals on the Official Fallout Website.
• Social Media Directory: Track live announcements on the Official Bethesda Game Studios X Account.

What Fallout Games Are Currently in Development at Bethesda?

Bethesda confirmed that multiple projects across the post-nuclear universe are currently in production:

• Fallout 3 & Fallout: New Vegas Remasters: Modernized editions of the classic single-player RPGs are being actively produced. These projects follow the visual framework established by The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, which was co-developed with Virtuos and launched in April 2025.
• New Obsidian Entertainment Project: Obsidian Entertainment has officially partnered with Bethesda to develop an unannounced entry in the series.
• Fallout 5 Pre-Production: The next mainline installment is in early pre-production using Creation Engine 3, though full studio resources remain focused on The Elder Scrolls VI.
• Fallout 76: Raven Rock Expansion: Scheduled for release in 2027, this major content update will act as a narrative prequel story leading directly into the events of Fallout 3.
• 30th Anniversary Celebrations & TV Series: Special events are planned for the franchise’s 30th anniversary in 2027, alongside ongoing production for Season 3 of Amazon’s live-action television adaptation.

Why Did Bethesda Announce the Fallout Roadmap Now?

The timing of this extensive roadmap arrives amidst significant organizational changes within Microsoft’s gaming division. Xbox recently initiated a workforce reduction of approximately 3,200 roles as part of a long-term structural realigning. Out of those reductions, 440 unionized positions were cut across ZeniMax and Bethesda properties, directly impacting teams at Bethesda Game Studios, ZeniMax Online Studios, and id Software.

By publishing a transparent multi-year outlook, Bethesda has reassured fans that its flagship franchises remain central priorities. Integration between studio teams is tightening, with ZeniMax Online Studios assisting development on The Elder Scrolls VI while Bethesda scales its external production partnerships.