Aug 9
GOG has started offering the massive Fallout: New Vegas mod Fallout: New California, originally released in 2018 by Radian-Helix Media. The mod features an independent story involving faction conflicts inside Vault 18 and survival in the outside world. It was previously available on ModDB and Nexus Mods. GOG users can download it via GOG Galaxy or a standalone installer, requiring Fallout: New Vegas Ultimate Edition. The Ultimate Edition is currently 60% off as part of the Bethesda 40th Anniversary Sale.
Jul 17
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.
Jul 17
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.
Jul 9
The Steam Summer Sale on Steam includes discounts on multiple Obsidian Entertainment titles. Fallout: New Vegas is 50% off at 550 yen, and its Ultimate edition is 60% off at 879 yen. Other discounted games include The Outer Worlds 2, Avowed, Pentiment, and Grounded. The sale runs until July 10 at 2 a.m. Japan time.
Jul 9
Obsidian Entertainment has laid off 52 employees, about 25% of its workforce, as part of a broader Xbox restructuring. Multiple unannounced projects, including the sequel to the fantasy RPG Avowed, have been canceled. The studio is now redirecting resources toward a new game in the Fallout series, with Josh Sawyer, the director of Fallout: New Vegas, expected to lead development. Bethesda Game Studios is slated to co-develop the project, though the plan is not yet finalized. The layoffs and cancellations follow Microsoft's July 6 announcement of 4,800 company-wide cuts, with 1,600 in the Xbox division. Bloomberg reported that Avowed 2 was progressing smoothly and an announcement was expected within a year. The new strategy prioritizes major franchises, and the Fallout IP is considered a key asset. Other projects, such as downloadable content for The Outer Worlds 2 and Grounded 2, will continue. Obsidian has a deep history with the Fallout series, including the return of writer John Gonzalez in January 2025 and the involvement of co-creator Tim Cain in an unannounced title.
Jul 3
The Game Business reported that Obsidian Entertainment was a target for closure in Xbox restructuring, but the article was corrected and apologized for after journalists Jason Schreier and Jez Corden denied the claim, stating Xbox plans to keep the studio.
Jun 20
Joshua Sawyer, director of Fallout: New Vegas, discussed the difficulty of designing armor systems in 3D RPGs in a YouTube video. He praised Ghost of Tsushima for its simple, three-slot system that allows cool designs, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance for its complex, layered system despite development challenges.