Fallout 5 is in pre-production at Bethesda Game Studios, using the Creation Engine 3. It is not the studio's main development focus; The Elder Scrolls VI remains the top priority.
Bethesda Game Studios confirmed on July 17, 2026 that Fallout 5 has entered pre-production. The announcement came via the studio's official X account as part of a broader update on its major franchises. Fallout 5 is being built using Creation Engine 3, the same engine that powers Starfield and The Elder Scrolls VI. The studio did not provide a release window or further details about the game's story or setting.
The Elder Scrolls VI remains Bethesda's main development priority. Fallout 5 is one of several Fallout projects in the pipeline, alongside remasters of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas, a new Obsidian Entertainment collaboration, and a prequel expansion for Fallout 76 titled Raven Rock. The confirmation ends years of speculation about the next numbered entry, but the game's timeline remains unclear given the studio's current focus on The Elder Scrolls VI.
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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.