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
