Bethesda Game Studios has officially confirmed that Fallout 5 is now in pre-production. The studio identified the long-awaited sequel as its “long-range destination” in a recent statement.
Quick Facts
- Fallout 5 is in the pre-production phase.
- The Elder Scrolls 6 remains the primary development focus for the majority of the studio.
- Both Fallout 5 and The Elder Scrolls 6 will be powered by the new Creation Engine 3.
- Bethesda is partnering with Obsidian Entertainment on a separate, unannounced Fallout project.
- Remasters of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas have been confirmed for PlayStation 5.
Development Priorities
While Fallout 5 has entered the early stages of development, Bethesda emphasized that its immediate resources are tied to The Elder Scrolls 6. The studio stated that it is currently “playing it every day” and that the team is “where we planned to be” regarding the title's progress. Despite the confirmation that the game is moving forward, no specific release window was provided for the next chapter of the franchise.
Regarding the technology behind these projects, Bethesda noted that the implementation of Creation Engine 3 is intended to allow their teams to work on multiple projects simultaneously. The engine features new rendering tools and systems designed to define the studio's next generation of RPGs.
Expanded Fallout Projects
Beyond the internal development of Fallout 5, the franchise is seeing increased activity through external partnerships and re-releases. Bethesda confirmed an official collaboration with Obsidian Entertainment on a new, separate Fallout project. Additionally, the studio announced that Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas are receiving remasters for the PlayStation 5.
The announcements arrive during a difficult period for the studio, following mass layoffs at Xbox and subsequent staff protests.