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Bethesda Talks Fallout's Future And Lessons Learned
Bethesda Talks Fallout's Future And Lessons Learned In 2008, Bethesda released Fallout 3 , a groundbreaking adaptation of the to-that-point isometric Fallout franchise to a gameplay style close that veered close to its beloved Elder Scrolls series. Within seven years, we not only received a new spin-off entry by Obsidian Entertainment, Fallout: New Vegas, but also an all-new mainline entry from Bethesda, Fallout 4. It's now been more than a decade since Fallout 4, and though fans of the series can enjoy things like the online RPG Fallout 76 , which initially launched in 2018, and the successful Prime Video series, which started in 2024, the wait for a new mainline single-player entry has proven arduous. In 2018, Bethesda revealed The Elder Scrolls VI through a short teaser . It has been more than seven years since that reveal, and based on the recent updates the studio provided Game Informer as part of the conversations surrounding our Fallout retrospective , it sounds like the game may still have a ways to go. For years, Bethesda alternated between The Elder Scrolls and Fallout, releasing Oblivion in 2006, Fallout 3 in 2008, Skyrim in 2011, and Fallout 4 in 2015. That trend broke with Fallout 76 in 2018, and deviated further in 2023, when Bethesda released Starfield, an ambitious new IP set in space.  "We are better developers for having made a multiplayer game, we are better developers for having developed our own IP now, because it's new muscles," studio director Angela Browder tells Game Informer . "It's tested us in a different way. It's taught us a lot of things that we never could have known otherwise. And I do think even as we go into titles that are IP we've made before that we classically understand, we're still better developers for having done it, because your brain thinks differently once you've done those kinds of things. And I think it's only going to make every title we do better." In 2022, Howard told IGN that Fallout 5 will be the next game Bethesda sets its sights on after it finishes The Elder Scrolls VI. "We're going to do Fallout 5 after that, so our slate's going to be pretty full going forward for a while," he told IGN . " In 2021, he also told IGN that the studio has a basic idea of what Fallout 5 will be, saying the developers "have a one-pager on Fallout 5, what we want to do."  Bethesda is currently focused on The Elder Scrolls VI, but according to director and executive producer Todd Howard, Bethesda has other projects in the hopper. "The majority of the studios are on VI, but I’ll say this: We always overlap," Howard tells Game Informer . "So, we’re very used to overlapping development." During my in-depth conversations with Bethesda Game Studios' Todd Howard, Emil Pagliarulo, and Angela Browder, I asked them what they'd most like to accomplish with the Fallout franchise going forward. Here's what they had to say: Todd Howard Director and Executive Producer "I will say, first, looking at 76, we've never stopped developing Fallout. We've had a full team on Fallout for a long time. So, Fallout, as a franchise, is the one we're still doing the most work in above anything. Now, the majority of our internal studio is on Elder Scrolls VI. We are doing other things with Fallout that we haven't announced, and you know, there'll come a time for that. I get the sort of anxiety from fans, like, "Well, what else? What else? Feed me!" But, look, we're working on stuff, and we do like to wait. And so, I think there'll be a moment to talk about that, and we want to make those special moments for our fans." Emil Pagliarulo Studio Design Director "I would be happy with a game that is as successful as the previous Fallout games that continues to give fans what they love, you know, and to give them a story that they can get into and systems that they love and really just an experience that they play not for 20 hours and not for 100 hours, but an experience they can play for 200, 300, you know, 600 hours, because that's the kind of games we make. That would be my hope going forward: Keep doing what we've done, and also to evolve. And evolve in a way that is where the industry has gone and where players have gone, so you're not stuck in the past. Like, in the Oblivion remaster that came out, people forget in the original Oblivion, you couldn't sprint. So, of course we're going to add that in the Oblivion remaster. Things like that. The industry moved on, and so, we want to move on with it." Angela Browder Studio Director "I think every one of [our past games] is a learning experience, right? Let's take Fallout 76 – Yes, we learned how to make multiplayer; we also learned what it means when you ship a product that doesn't necessarily hit really well right away. And we learned about investing and listening to our players and strengthening who we are and what we are, our own ability to resiliency and adversity, all these kinds of things, right? When you talk about Starfield, we made the biggest thing we've ever done in our entire lives: We made space. I'm scared of space, I think space is really scary, but we made space! All of those are, while it may not be, like, "Oh I'm going to put space in Elder Scrolls VI," – do not write that I'm putting space into Elder Scrolls VI; [laughs] we're not going to put space in Elder Scrolls VI! – everything that we learned by putting space into Starfield goes into Elder Scrolls VI. It's all learning. We're very blessed to have a very long-tenured team, as well. And so, all of those learnings from every single one just keep going with us, and I think that one of the things that you can see the natural progression as we've made our titles is we do listen to our players. When we start our big, big list, part of what we write down is everything our players want. We do listen to our players, and we do take that in, so that all wraps into this moment of what it all is going to be like. It's one of those interesting things. You never know if people are seeing the correlation between, like, "Six years ago you said this thing. I listened to you, I swear. Because, look, it's right here!" People don't always follow those very long threads, but the amount of those threads that exist are a lot. Some day, I just wish I could draw like a mind map of, like, "This guy said this thing on Reddit 12 years ago that never left our brains, and here you go! It took us a little while, but it's there! There's sometimes this preconceived notion that we don't read or look at or listen to any of it. We read all of it. I mean, all of it. And, especially Fallout, it's interesting because as it's expanded its scope, the amount of feedback we get on it is more than just gaming now, right? And so, it can be a little overwhelming, but we do read it all."
Dec 23
Starfield could see a ‘2.0’ upgrade in 2026, with a PS5 port also reportedly in the works
Starfield could see a ‘2.0’ upgrade in 2026, with a PS5 port also reportedly in the worksThe post Starfield could see a ‘2.0’ upgrade in 2026, with a PS5 port also reportedly in the works appeared first on The Escapist .
Dec 22
Microsoft’s Hands Are on The Elder Scrolls 6, but Not How You’d Expect
Microsoft’s Hands Are on The Elder Scrolls 6, but Not How You’d Expect One of the most recent industry chatters is that Microsoft is allegedly helping Bethesda overhaul its massively underwhelming title, Starfield. During the latest episode of the Xbox Two Podcast, Jez Corden explained how Microsoft’s experienced team is upgrading Creative Engine by taking inspiration from certain Unreal Engine features. If things go right, Starfield will become […] This post belongs to FandomWire and first appeared on FandomWire
Dec 22
Starfield’s Creation Engine Gets Unreal Engine Aspects for Improvements “Across the Board” – Rumor
Starfield’s Creation Engine Gets Unreal Engine Aspects for Improvements “Across the Board” – RumorThis technical overhaul has reportedly been ongoing thanks to The Coalition's technical director Kate Raynor and her team.
Dec 22
Rumour — Starfield PS5 Version & DLC Shown Off Behind Closed Doors, Space Travel Set To Be Improved
Rumour — Starfield PS5 Version & DLC Shown Off Behind Closed Doors, Space Travel Set To Be ImprovedBethesda has reportedly showcased the future of Starfield behind close doors, which includes DLC and a version of the game for PS5 and Switch 2. The post Rumour — Starfield PS5 Version & DLC Shown Off Behind Closed Doors, Space Travel Set To Be Improved appeared first on PlayStation Universe .
Dec 19
'Temper Expectations' — Bethesda Reportedly Prepping Starfield Improvements, Though Suggestion Is This 'Isn't a Cyberpunk 2.0 Scale Update'
'Temper Expectations' — Bethesda Reportedly Prepping Starfield Improvements, Though Suggestion Is This 'Isn't a Cyberpunk 2.0 Scale Update'A cluster of Starfield fans say they've gained an early glimpse at improvements coming to Bethesda's sci-fi role-player, though have suggested the changes are relatively modest in scope.
Dec 19
The Next Starfield Update Hints at Bethesda’s Vision for The Elder Scrolls 6’s Open World
The Next Starfield Update Hints at Bethesda’s Vision for The Elder Scrolls 6’s Open World Games from Bethesda are extremely popular for various good reasons, but it has one problem that has persisted for an eternity, and that’s loading screens. While most games have slowly eliminated it, Bethesda, however, has struggled with it, and the same can be seen with Starfield. But all of that might change soon, because rumors […] This post belongs to FandomWire and first appeared on FandomWire
Dec 18
Starfield 2.0 Update Will Allegedly Address Common Complaints Like Load Screens
Starfield 2.0 Update Will Allegedly Address Common Complaints Like Load ScreensUpdate 2.0 for Bethesda Game Studios’ action role-playing game, Starfield, is set to address common complaints such as load screens, based on information gathered from an alleged behind-closed-doors presentation. Multiple… The post Starfield 2.0 Update Will Allegedly Address Common Complaints Like Load Screens appeared first on TwistedVoxel .
Dec 18
PlayStation owners love a bit of Pornhub whereas Xbox owners are too busy playing, er, Starfield
PlayStation owners love a bit of Pornhub whereas Xbox owners are too busy playing, er, StarfieldThe post PlayStation owners love a bit of Pornhub whereas Xbox owners are too busy playing, er, Starfield appeared first on The Escapist .
Dec 15
Starfield Is Set To Receive New Content Soon, Hints Influencer
Starfield Is Set To Receive New Content Soon, Hints InfluencerBethesda Softworks and Bethesda Game Studios’ action role-playing game, Starfield, appears to be receiving new content sometime soon. Spanish influencer oskar1up (via pubsp on Reddit) took to Twitter/X to share… The post Starfield Is Set To Receive New Content Soon, Hints Influencer appeared first on TwistedVoxel .
Nov 18
Todd Howard Reveals Real Reason Why Bethesda Made Starfield: “We needed a creative reset”
Todd Howard Reveals Real Reason Why Bethesda Made Starfield: “We needed a creative reset” Over the years, fans have always wondered why Bethesda would step away from the intimate, handcrafted worlds of Elder Scrolls and Fallout to create Starfield’s procedurally generated universe, which feels distant and unfamiliar. In a recent interview (with GQ magazine), Todd Howard revealed the real reason why the studio ventured into unknown territories. The answer […] This post belongs to FandomWire and first appeared on FandomWire
Nov 11
Todd Howard Says The Elder Scrolls 6 Is 'Still A Long Way Off,' But Teases It Could Be Shadow-Dropped
Todd Howard Says The Elder Scrolls 6 Is 'Still A Long Way Off,' But Teases It Could Be Shadow-Dropped Developer Bethesda Game Studios announced The Elder Scrolls VI more than half a decade ago, at E3 2018 , but according to executive producer and game director Todd Howard, the game is "still a long way off." Howard told GQ this in a new interview, where he also teased that, when TES VI is ready for release, the company might shadow-drop it.  GQ mentions Bethesda shadow-dropping The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered back in April, and asks if the company could "actually do that with" TES VI. Howard says, "You might say that was a test run. It worked out well."    While not definitive, it sounds like shadow dropping TES VI is a possibility one day, but given Howard also told  GQ  the game is still a long way off — more than seven years after its initial reveal — it will be a while before we see anything like that happen.  Elsewhere in the interview, Howard says Bethesda has "hundreds" of people working on the Fallout franchise right now, between Fallout 76 and "other things we're doing," but notes that TES VI "is the everyday thing."  While waiting to learn more one day, read about some TES VI location theories , and then check out the latest TES VI update prior to today. After that, read Game Informer's Starfield review .  [Source: GQ ] When do you think Bethesda will release The Elder Scrolls VI? Let us know in the comments below!
Nov 10
The Real Reason Starfield Fell Flat (and Why the Elder Scrolls 6 Won’t Be Affected by It)
The Real Reason Starfield Fell Flat (and Why the Elder Scrolls 6 Won’t Be Affected by It) A former Starfield designer, Bruce Nesmith, who left the team in 2021, has shared an incredible theory on why the game did not comply with Bethesda’s other titles, like Fallout and The Elder Scrolls. All his thoughts came out during an interview with FRVR, where he talked about how the space-exploration experience isn’t in the […] This post belongs to FandomWire and first appeared on FandomWire
Oct 24
Former Starfield Designer Says It’s a “Good Game” Let Down by Space Being “Inherently Boring”
Former Starfield Designer Says It’s a “Good Game” Let Down by Space Being “Inherently Boring”Bruce Nesmith notes that while Starfield may not have been as good as Fallout or Skyrim, he was proud of having worked on it.
Oct 21
An Official Starfield PS5 Announcement Is Not Coming Until 2026, Claims Insider
An Official Starfield PS5 Announcement Is Not Coming Until 2026, Claims InsiderStarfield for PS5 is unlikely to receive an official reveal this year, according to a respected insider. The Bethesda sci-fi RPG has been rumoured to be coming to Sony's format for some time now. The post An Official Starfield PS5 Announcement Is Not Coming Until 2026, Claims Insider appeared first on PlayStation Universe .
Oct 21
Starfield Reportedly Coming to PS5 in 2026 as DLC Expansion Faces Delay
Starfield Reportedly Coming to PS5 in 2026 as DLC Expansion Faces DelayBethesda’s sci-fi epic Starfield is reportedly headed to the PlayStation 5 next year, according to gaming insider NateTheHate. The insider also revealed that the game’s long-awaited story expansion—initially planned for… The post Starfield Reportedly Coming to PS5 in 2026 as DLC Expansion Faces Delay appeared first on TwistedVoxel .
Oct 21
What Is Terran Armada in Starfield?
What Is Terran Armada in Starfield? Starfield has now been out for two years, and the game celebrated its second anniversary yesterday. Yesterday, Bethesda used the anniversary to drop a cryptic tease that might be hinting at the second DLC for the game, and the community might’ve already found the title for the upcoming expansion. DLC2 is titled “Terran Armada”. byu/Sklain […] This post belongs to FandomWire and first appeared on FandomWire
Sep 6
Starfield Celebrates Second Anniversary, Teases the Terran Armada
Starfield Celebrates Second Anniversary, Teases the Terran ArmadaAs Bethesda Game Studios plugs away at updates and new systems, a new faction could potentially arrive in the near future.
Sep 5
Bethesda teases new Starfield DLC and space travel changes
Bethesda teases new Starfield DLC and space travel changesStarfield's lead creative producer, Tim Lamb, has confirmed that free updates focusing on space travel, as well as new DLC, are in the works. The post Bethesda teases new Starfield DLC and space travel changes appeared first on Checkpoint .
Aug 28
Starfield Will Received a New Story DLC Along With Free Updates and Features
Starfield Will Received a New Story DLC Along With Free Updates and FeaturesTim Lab, the lead creative producer of Starfield has confirmed that the game will be getting free updates, features, and a second story DLC. The post Starfield Will Received a New Story DLC Along With Free Updates and Features appeared first on COGconnected .
Aug 28
StarfieldStarfield is a next-generation roleplaying game set in space, created by the acclaimed team behind The Elder Scrolls and Fallout.