Bethesda Confirms Fallout 3 & New Vegas Remasters, Fallout 5

Bethesda Game Studios has officially confirmed the development of remasters for the classic role-playing games Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas, while also outlining a broad roadmap for the future of its major franchises. The announcement was made in a detailed statement from the studio on July 17, 2026, which also confirmed that Fallout 5 is now in pre-production and revealed a new collaborative project with Obsidian Entertainment.

The studio stated that multiple Fallout projects are in active development. While no release dates were provided for the remasters, the company acknowledged long-standing fan demand to revisit the titles, confirming work is underway. The announcement follows years of rumors and speculation, which intensified after the release of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered in 2025.

Beyond the remasters, Bethesda's plans for the Fallout universe are expansive. Fallout 5 was described as the studio's "long-range destination" and is in early development using Creation Engine 3, a shared technology platform also being used for The Elder Scrolls VI. The studio also confirmed it is once again partnering with Obsidian Entertainment, the developer behind...