Fallout 5 is in pre-production, and remastered versions of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas are in development. A new Fallout project with Obsidian Entertainment is also in the works, while The Elder Scrolls VI remains Bethesda's top priority.
Bethesda Game Studios published a detailed status update on July 17, 2026, confirming a full slate of Fallout projects alongside The Elder Scrolls VI. The studio announced that Fallout 5 has entered pre-production and is being built using Creation Engine 3, the same engine powering Starfield and The Elder Scrolls VI. Remastered versions of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas are also in development, addressing long-running fan demand for re-releases of the older titles.
In addition to the remasters, Bethesda confirmed a new, unannounced Fallout project co-developed with Obsidian Entertainment, the original creator of Fallout: New Vegas. For Fallout 76, a major expansion called Raven Rock is set as a prequel to Fallout 3 and is scheduled for 2027. Bethesda also noted that the Fallout TV series is in production for a third season, and Fallout Shelter is receiving a new season of content.
The studio stated that this year's Fallout Day broadcast will not be streamed, but a live event in Washington, D.C. is planned for 2027 to mark the series' 30th anniversary. The Elder Scrolls VI remains the studio's main development focus, using the new Creation Engine 3, with development proceeding as planned.
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Former Bethesda graphic artist Nate Purkeypile said the original Fallout 3 development was heavily constrained by technical limits, including a cap on the number of lights that could be placed. He expressed hope that a modern remaster will deliver the full vision without such restrictions.
Bethesda Game Studios released a statement detailing its upcoming projects, including remastered versions of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas. The studio also confirmed a new Fallout project with Obsidian Entertainment, a prequel expansion for Fallout 76 titled 'Raven Rock', and that Fallout 5 is in pre-production. The Elder Scrolls VI remains the main development focus, using the new Creation Engine 3.
Bethesda Game Studios published a detailed status update on its official X account on July 17, 2026, covering the development pipeline for its major franchises. The studio confirmed that Fallout 5 has entered pre-production and is being built using Creation Engine 3, the same engine powering Starfield and The Elder Scrolls VI. In addition, remastered versions of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas are in development. Bethesda also announced a new, unannounced Fallout project being co-developed with Obsidian Entertainment, the original creator of Fallout: New Vegas. The Elder Scrolls VI remains the studio's top priority, with development proceeding as planned. For Fallout 76, a major expansion called Raven Rock, set as a prequel to Fallout 3, is scheduled for 2027. The Fallout TV series is in production for a third season, and Fallout Shelter is receiving a new season of content. Bethesda stated that this year's Fallout Day broadcast will not be streamed, but a live event in Washington, D.C. is planned for 2027 to mark the series' 30th anniversary.