Bethesda Game Studios has officially confirmed that it is developing remasters for both Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas. The announcement appeared in a recent “Note from Bethesda Game Studios” on the company’s official website, acknowledging that revisiting these earlier entries is a high priority for many players.
Current Development Status
While the studio confirmed that the remasters are actively being worked on, it stopped short of providing a release window or specific platform availability. The post emphasized that the Fallout franchise is one of the studio's primary focuses today. Alongside the remaster projects, Bethesda noted that pre-production for Fallout 5 is currently underway, running parallel to full production on The Elder Scrolls VI.
Collaboration with Obsidian
In addition to the remaster news, Bethesda confirmed that it is collaborating with Obsidian Entertainment on a new Fallout title. Obsidian previously developed Fallout: New Vegasand this new project marks a return to that partnership. No further details regarding the scope or setting of this new game were provided in the announcement.
Impact on Players
The confirmation of these remasters provides a clear roadmap for fans hoping to play updated versions of the classic RPGs. However, the lack of a release date means players will have to wait for further updates from the studio. Given the recent history of Bethesda titles appearing on modern hardware, including Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remasteredthere is significant player interest in whether these new remasters will follow a similar multi-platform release strategy.