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Bethesda Entertainment is a brilliant developer, and the fact that everyone spends so much time being annoyed at them is probably testament to that fact. They have two of the most legendary IPs in RPG gaming under their stewardship, in The Elder Scrolls and Fallout, and they have a lengthy track record of producing some all-time classics.
That said, recent years have undoubtedly been disappointing, with everything staying quiet on the game release front in both of their major franchises. We know, at the very least, that they are heavily focused on The Elder Scrolls VI, meaning that Fallout 5 is a long way away (despite Todd Howard insisting they overlap), and things are finally starting to become too much for some.
You might remember the recent official announcement that Fallout 5 had been officially greenlit by Bethesda’s parent company Microsoft. Whilst this is obviously good news, some were assuming that this was already the case, and it may mean that development is further back in the timeline than anyone was expecting.
Over on Reddit, one user shared a post detailing their frustration at the lack of movement on a new Fallout game, but fan opinions ranged wildly about whether it was an acceptable phenomenon or not.
“Bethesda focuses on one main project at a time. After FO4 was Starfield, then it’s Elder Scrolls 6, then Fallout. So be prepared to wait until like 2033. Regardless of my feelings on Starfield or my desire to have a new Fallout more than a new Elder Scrolls, this is perfectly logical,” one comment read.
While another added, “Game developers are only human and a rushed project is no good. Just look at Fallout 76 and Cyperpunk.”
A third was even more keen to stress how nobody is owed another Fallout game, saying, “Bro, you’re not entitled to another Fallout game. If they decide they never want to make another one again, that’s their choice. They’re allowed to do that.”
While the development cycles for AAA games have become a little ridiculous in some examples, there is only so much one team can do, regardless of how big it is. In the case of Bethesda and Fallout, they have another enormous property with just as many fans that they need to turn their attention to first. This obviously isn’t brilliant consolation for fans of the post-apocalypse, it is understandable. Let’s just hope that the games we do get, whenever they arrive, are everything we want them to be.
- Created by
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Tim Cain, Leonard Boyarsky
- First TV Show
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Fallout
- First Episode Air Date
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April 10, 2024
- Cast
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Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten, Kyle MacLachlan, Moises Arias, Xelia Mendes-Jones, Walton Goggins
- Where to watch
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Amazon Prime Video
- TV Show(s)
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Fallout
Fallout is a post-apocalyptic RPG franchise set in an alternate future where a nuclear war devastates the world. Players explore vast, open worlds filled with mutants, raiders, and advanced technology. The series emphasizes player choice, allowing various approaches to combat, dialogue, and decision-making. Each game follows different protagonists navigating the wasteland to uncover secrets, form alliances, and rebuild civilization amidst the ruins of the old world. The franchise is known for its rich lore, dark humor, and retro-futuristic aesthetic, which has transferred over into its new series on Amazon Prime.