Bethesda Addresses Layoffs as Fallout and Elder Scrolls Plans Shift
Todd Howard confirms Bethesda Game Studios staff cuts amid Microsoft's 2026 restructuring, while outlining the future of Fallout and The Elder Scrolls.
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Bethesda Confirms Fallout 3 and New Vegas Remasters in Development
Bethesda has officially confirmed that remasters for Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas are in production, though no release dates have been announced yet.
Bethesda Confirms Skyrim and Fallout 4 Lifetime Sales Figures
Bethesda Game Studios has updated its official sales figures for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Fallout 4, confirming over 65 million and 35 million units sold.
Bethesda Confirms Fallout 3 and New Vegas Remasters
Bethesda Game Studios has officially announced remasters for Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas as part of a new multi-year development roadmap.
Bethesda Confirms Fallout 5 in Preproduction and Upcoming Remasters
Bethesda confirms Fallout 5 is in preproduction alongside The Elder Scrolls 6, with remasters of Fallout 3 and New Vegas also in development.
Bethesda Roadmap Update: Elder Scrolls VI Remains the Primary Focus
Bethesda Game Studios has clarified its development roadmap for 2026, confirming that The Elder Scrolls VI is the priority while Fallout and Starfield continue.
Bethesda Confirms Fallout 5 in Pre-Production
Bethesda Game Studios has confirmed Fallout 5 is in pre-production, while The Elder Scrolls 6 remains the developer's primary focus.
Only 16 Original Fallout: New Vegas Developers Remain at Obsidian
Following recent layoffs at Obsidian, writer Chris Avellone confirms that just 16 of the original 73 Fallout: New Vegas developers are still with the studio.
Fallout 4 Modders Add Pro-Union Signs to Protest Xbox Layoffs
Modders are adding pro-union signs to Fallout 4 in a show of solidarity with workers following recent mass layoffs across Xbox subsidiary studios.
Fallout: New Vegas Mod Adds Dark Brotherhood-Inspired Assassin Faction
A new Fallout: New Vegas mod brings an assassin-focused faction called the Dark Family to the Mojave, inspired by The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.
Fallout: New Vegas Mod Adds Dark Brotherhood-Style Assassin Faction
The new Twilight Eternal mod for Fallout: New Vegas introduces the Dark Family, a faction inspired by The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion's Dark Brotherhood.
Fallout: New Vegas Director Reveals His Preferred Mojave Ending
Josh Sawyer, director of Fallout: New Vegas, has shared his personal view on the most logical outcome for the Mojave Wasteland and the factions within it.
Fallout: New Vegas Director Josh Sawyer on the Mojave Wasteland's Fate
Fallout: New Vegas director Josh Sawyer discusses the reality of the game's four endings, noting that no single outcome is truly perfect for the Mojave.
Obsidian Entertainment Hit by Layoffs Amid New Fallout Project Reports
Obsidian Entertainment confirms layoffs following a major Microsoft restructure, while reports suggest Josh Sawyer is leading a new Fallout project.
Obsidian Entertainment Shifts Focus to New Fallout Game Following Layoffs
Following 25% staff cuts at Obsidian Entertainment, the studio is now developing a new Fallout title as Microsoft streamlines its major franchises.
Xbox Pivot: Will Halo and Fallout Face Marvel-Style Oversaturation?
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma's new strategy focuses on core franchises like Halo and Fallout. Analysts fear this shift could lead to creative burnout and oversaturation.
Obsidian Shifts Focus to New Fallout Game Following Avowed Sequel Cancellation
Microsoft’s Xbox division has canceled the Avowed sequel at Obsidian Entertainment as part of a wider restructuring that includes 3,200 job cuts.
Fallout 76 Quest Designers Among Those Cut in Latest Xbox Layoffs
Multiple quest designers at Bethesda Game Studios have confirmed their departure following the latest round of Xbox layoffs, leaving fans concerned for the MMO.
Bethesda Boss Tells Staff They Must Focus on 'Our Strongest Franchises'
Following recent Xbox layoffs, Bethesda boss Jill Braff has announced a major strategic pivot for the company, focusing on core franchises like Fallout.
Elder Scrolls Online Team Faces Major Layoffs Amid Xbox Strategic Pivot
Reports indicate up to half of the Elder Scrolls Online development team has been laid off as Xbox shifts focus toward core franchises like Fallout and Elder Scrolls.
Obsidian Staff Uncertain of Future Projects Following Xbox Layoffs
Obsidian Entertainment faces uncertainty after 60-70 staff are laid off as part of a 3,200-person restructure across Microsoft's Xbox division.
Xbox Faces 'Largest Single Layoff Event in Gaming History' Report
Reports indicate massive upcoming layoffs at Xbox as Microsoft looks to cut costs and focus on core franchises like Call of Duty and Fallout.
Josh Sawyer Reflects on the Canceled Fallout 'Van Buren' Project
Obsidian's Josh Sawyer discusses the canceled Black Isle Studios project 'Van Buren', citing missed opportunities with publisher Interplay.
Fallout: New Vegas Director Josh Sawyer Praises Amazon’s Fallout TV Show
Josh Sawyer, director of Fallout: New Vegas, calls the Amazon Fallout show one of the best video game adaptations to date, despite minor lore discrepancies.
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Bethesda Confirms Fallout 3 and New Vegas Remasters in Development
Bethesda has officially confirmed that remasters for Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas are in production, though no release dates have been announced yet.
Bethesda Roadmap Update: Elder Scrolls VI Remains the Primary Focus
Bethesda Game Studios has clarified its development roadmap for 2026, confirming that The Elder Scrolls VI is the priority while Fallout and Starfield continue.
Fallout: New Vegas Director Josh Sawyer on the Mojave Wasteland's Fate
Fallout: New Vegas director Josh Sawyer discusses the reality of the game's four endings, noting that no single outcome is truly perfect for the Mojave.
Xbox Pivot: Will Halo and Fallout Face Marvel-Style Oversaturation?
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma's new strategy focuses on core franchises like Halo and Fallout. Analysts fear this shift could lead to creative burnout and oversaturation.