Ethan Crossfield 
If you’ve been waiting for Fallout to return to single-player adventures, Bethesda has just confirmed a packed road map: two long-rumored remasters, a new Obsidian-led project, and Fallout 5. Here’s what’s officially in the works, which franchises are still getting support, and how to plan your expectations around Bethesda’s other major release schedule.
What changed: four Fallout projects are now confirmed
Bethesda’s recent announcements put hard numbers behind what fans have been speculating about for years. At least four Fallout games are in development, including the long-rumored remasters of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas.
Bethesda also confirmed that a separate new Fallout game is being developed by Obsidian Entertainment, positioning it as another major single-player entry. Finally, Bethesda reiterated that Fallout 5 is the next Fallout project after The Elder Scrolls 6 is completed, with Fallout 5 already moving into preproduction.
While release timing wasn’t pinned down, Bethesda’s current lineup suggests a busy decade for the franchise. The remasters and the newer single-player projects are expected to land within the next 10 years, though exact dates remain unannounced.
Who’s affected: Fallout 76 players still get updates, plus more Fallout media
Fallout fans aren’t only looking at upcoming games. Bethesda plans to continue supporting Fallout 76 with updates, even as it builds toward additional single-player releases.
The source also points to more Fallout content beyond traditional game launches. In 2027, Fallout 76 is set to receive the Raven Rock expansion, described as a prequel to Fallout 3. Separately, Fallout Season 3 is expected to arrive next year, and a Fallout Shelter reality show is also in development.
The practical takeaway for players: even if you’re mainly interested in the next big single-player Fallout, Bethesda is still actively adding content to its live-service Fallout offering—and expanding the franchise’s presence in other entertainment formats.
What comes next: Bethesda’s schedule is tied to The Elder Scrolls 6
Bethesda’s Fallout plans are constrained by its larger production calendar. Before fully diving into Fallout again, the studio needs to finish The Elder Scrolls 6. Although Bethesda hasn’t revealed a specific release date, expectations in the source suggest a launch sometime in 2028 or later.
That timing matters because Fallout 5 is positioned as the next Fallout release after The Elder Scrolls 6 is done. In other words, Fallout 5 likely won’t arrive until the early 2030s, leaving the remasters and the Obsidian project as the nearer-term single-player focus.
Bethesda also said it won’t be hosting a Fallout Day broadcast this year, but it will return to Washington, D.C. in 2027 to celebrate the franchise’s 30th anniversary. The source notes it’s possible that Fallout 3’s remaster could be shown or released around that window, but it also cautions that Bethesda may space releases out.
Why it matters
- Bethesda confirmed two major single-player remasters: Fallout 3 Remastered and Fallout: New Vegas Remastered.
- Obsidian is involved in a new Fallout single-player project, signaling another outside-studio contribution to the series.
- Fallout 5 is already in preproduction, but it’s explicitly dependent on The Elder Scrolls 6 finishing first.
- Fallout 76 support continues alongside new single-player entries, so the franchise won’t pause between launches.
- If you mainly want single-player Fallout, the remasters and the Obsidian title are the most immediate targets compared with Fallout 5.
| Confirmed project | Status from Bethesda | Notes from the announcements |
|---|---|---|
| Fallout 3 Remastered | In development | Long-rumored remaster confirmed; timing not specified. |
| Fallout: New Vegas Remastered | In development | Long-rumored remaster confirmed; timing not specified. |
| Obsidian Fallout Game | In development | New Fallout project confirmed at Obsidian Entertainment. |
| Fallout 5 | Preproduction | Next Fallout after The Elder Scrolls 6 is completed. |
Expert View
Bethesda’s confirmation reads like a deliberate strategy: use remasters and an Obsidian project to keep single-player momentum while The Elder Scrolls 6 dictates the broader timeline. For players, the upside is clear—more Fallout content across both game formats and media. The main uncertainty is pacing: without release dates, fans will need to treat the next few years as a build-up period anchored by remasters and ongoing Fallout 76 updates, with Fallout 5 likely arriving later once Elder Scrolls 6 is out.
