Fallout 5 Official Reveal Causes Stir Among Fans, And We See Why

Published Aug 26, 2026, 5:46 AM EDT Known as 'Cyberpunk 2077's' biggest fan, Angharad is a Welsh games writer who thrives in anything related to digital storytelling. If a video game explores the intricacies and horrors of womanhood, she is there. Thanks to previous work at GAMINGbible, GameByte, The Loadout, Game Luster, Angharad has built a strong understanding of both the digital world and what fans want from it and is eager to share her thoughts and expertise with readers. Despite Bethesda being the brains behind some of our all-time favorite games, such as The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and the Fallout entries, after taking over creative control from Obsidian Entertainment, the studio has come under fire in recent years after leaving fans with a lack of answers over some of its most highly anticipated titles. After all, the next installment in The Elder Scrolls franchise, The Elder Scrolls VI, was first unveiled way back in 2018 alongside a very brief teaser trailer. Now, eight years later, and even a simple release window has not yet been confirmed, leading many fans to believe that it could still be years away from launch. On top of that, its latest RPG release, Starfield, was considered a flop despite it, and Fallout 76, still receiving updates to this day. Fallout 76 All in all, Bethesda has a lot of groveling to do, but in an attempt to make it up to fans, its head, Todd Howard, recently shared an update on the studio's plans for the future, shining a light on projects we were already aware of, including some that came as a sudden surprise. Back in July, Bethesda shared an official post on its website and in it, the studio revealed that Fallout 5 is currently in pre-production and is being developed using the Creation Engine 3. Additionally, both a Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas remaster are also currently in development. Last but not least, both Bethesda and Obsidian Entertainment will reportedly be teaming up to bring us a brand-new Fallout title, although details on that one remain scarce. On the surface, this looks like good news, but it is also worth remembering that, for Bethesda, The Elder Scrolls VI is currently the top priority, meaning that all of these Fallout projects are still years away from launch. Nevertheless, that did not stop Howard from taking to r/Games to shine more light on the recent update. "Hey Reddit. I’m a professional lurker and read your comments all the time. Many here do and we deeply appreciate all the passion for our work. I know I don’t really post, and we’re usually very quiet. Today’s info was an attempt at changing that and letting everyone know what we’ve been working on the past several years, and a look at what’s coming. So know we’re constantly listening and keep telling us how to be even better. You’d be surprised how many great ideas I get from Reddit. So upvote your favorite and we’ll do it. Maybe." Bethesda Game Studios However, with fans still feeling disappointed in Bethesda's overall lack of updates, it seems as though many fans still need convincing, and took to the comments to share their thoughts. "Todd Howard when Microsoft suddenly realizes waiting two decades for a new Fallout is a dumb idea," one comment read. "I'd hope this new energy includes better performance from the 3 and NV remasters. Oblivion is abandoned and its soured my hype for Fallout." Another said, "Do recall they announced ES6 eight years ago as a ploy. Expect nothing from Bethesda unless they have s*it to show." With no trailers or promotional images to go alongside this latest announcement, fans are back to waiting to see what Bethesda does next, but with the wait for the likes of The Elder Scrolls VI and Fallout 5 feeling never-ending, their launches could not come soon enough. Systems Released 2026 ESRB m Developer(s) Bethesda Game Studios Publisher(s) Bethesda Softworks Franchise The Elder Scrolls