New Fallout Game Reportedly Scrapped at Xbox A new Fallout project, reportedly in development at a Microsoft-owned studio, has been canceled, according to games media veteran Jeff Gerstmann. Gerstmann mentioned the project in a recent episode of his podcast, The Jeff Gerstmann Show, but did not specify which studio was involved or provide details about the game’s scope. He confirmed that the project is unlikely to see release, stating, “There was a Fallout thing in development at another Microsoft-owned studio that I think is no longer going to see the light of day.” The reasons for the cancellation remain unclear. However, Gerstmann suggested that Bethesda Game Studios, which has long been associated with the Fallout and The Elder Scrolls franchises, may have prioritized exclusive control over these intellectual properties. If this is the case, the canceled project could have been shelved until Bethesda could take over development for a new Fallout title. This aligns with Bethesda’s history of managing both franchises, though the company has not officially confirmed any such plans. Despite the cancellation, the Fallout series remains active. A recent leak indicates that a remastered version of Fallout 3 is in development and could launch in the near future. Meanwhile, Fallout 5 is expected to follow the release of The Elder Scrolls 6, though no official timeline has been announced. This suggests that while one project was scrapped, other Fallout-related initiatives are still in motion. The cancellation highlights the challenges of maintaining a long-running franchise like Fallout, which balances creative ambition with commercial and strategic considerations.#microsoft #jeff_gerstmann #bethesda_game_studios #fallout_series #the_elder_scrolls
Fallout Game in Development at Xbox-Owned Studio Might Have Been Canceled; Bethesda Would Rather Staff Up Than Give It (or Elder Scrolls) to Others A Fallout game in development at an Xbox-owned studio may have been canceled, according to game journalist Jeff Gerstmann. During an episode of his podcast, Gerstmann revealed that the project, which was reportedly in progress, is unlikely to see release. He suggested the game might have already been scrapped, though he did not confirm the details. Gerstmann also noted that Bethesda, the developer behind the Fallout and Elder Scrolls franchises, is unlikely to outsource new entries in these series to other studios. Instead, the company prefers to expand its internal team to ensure the games meet its standards. Gerstmann emphasized that Todd Howard, head of Bethesda Game Studios, and the broader team have a strong vision for the Fallout and Elder Scrolls franchises. He stated that rather than handing these projects to external studios, Bethesda would prioritize hiring more staff to maintain creative control. This approach aligns with the company’s strategy for recent projects, such as the Fallout 3 remaster, which was outsourced to an external studio. However, new games in the Fallout and Elder Scrolls series are expected to remain in-house. The journalist also highlighted that remakes and remasters of older titles, such as The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered and the upcoming Fallout 3 Remaster, are handled by third-party studios like Virtuos. These projects are exceptions to Bethesda’s general policy of keeping development in-house for original content.#fallout #jeff_gerstmann #bethesda #todds_howard #bethesda_game_studios
