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
