Bethesda Game Studios is supporting multiple Fallout projects: remasters of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas, a new co-developed title with Obsidian, a prequel expansion for Fallout 76, and Fallout 5 in pre-production. Fallout 76 is receiving native PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions on September 15, 2026, while the studio faces ongoing labor disputes and layoffs tied to Xbox restructuring.
Bethesda Game Studios confirmed on July 17, 2026 that it is developing remastered versions of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas, alongside a new, unannounced Fallout project co-developed with Obsidian Entertainment. Fallout 5 has entered pre-production using Creation Engine 3, the same engine powering Starfield and The Elder Scrolls VI. The Elder Scrolls VI remains the studio's top priority. For Fallout 76, a prequel expansion titled Raven Rock is scheduled for 2027, and the Fallout TV series is in production for a third season.
Fallout 76 is also getting a native current-gen upgrade. The 'The Slasher' update, arriving September 15, 2026, introduces Gen 9 Boost for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S with performance improvements across all consoles, plus a legacy seasons system. Earlier in June, Bethesda announced native PS5 and Xbox Series X|S support for the game, targeting 60fps and 4K resolution. The high-difficulty Infestations event, added in Update 68 on June 3, rewards four-star legendary items and is designed for groups.
Fallout 4 continues to receive support into 2026, with an August 18 update raising the BA2 archive limit to 1024 to support large mod collections. The update also adds Creation Kit fixes and resolves crashes on Steam Deck and Microsoft Store. Meanwhile, the studio faces labor unrest. OneBGS, the Bethesda Game Studios union, filed legal action over minimum severance for laid-off workers, alleging the studio bypassed collective bargaining. Layoffs at Bethesda and across Xbox, part of a restructuring that cut thousands of jobs, have affected developers who worked on the Fallout series. The July 17 roadmap came the same day affected employees were notified of reduced severance terms.
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Inforenz will run an INFOLENS GEEK SHOP merchandise booth at Tokyo Game Show 2026, selling new Fallout, Cyberpunk, and Poppy Playtime items. Newly handled lines include Pragmata, Ender Lilies, and Ender Magnolia. The booth is at 11-W01 in Hall 11, with a purchase bonus fan.
Bethesda Game Studios staff laid off in the Xbox reset say their careers ended in two-minute meetings, with no clear reason given for who was cut. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma's July 6 email set 3,200 layoffs by fiscal 2027, with 1,600 roles eliminated immediately. Teams invitations arrived within an hour, and The Guardian reports the process showed no system.
Amazon's "Smile SALE," running from August 29 to September 3, 2026, applies discounts to official graphic apparel sold on Amazon Merch on Demand. Eligible T-shirts are 10% off, with an additional 15% OFF coupon for a combined 25% discount, and a bulk purchase coupon that can raise the total to 30% off. Dengeki Hobby Web selected best-selling items from the sale's feature page, all of which sold over 100 units in the past month. Among the featured shirts are Marvel Studios' "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" designs, including the Delmar's Deli Logo, Vintage Paris Premiere Fan Event, Webs Between Buildings, and Big Logo versions, each priced at 2,160 yen. Disney and Pixar's "Toy Story 5" Logo Character Collection and Sid Skull designs are also included at the same price. Other picks span "Project Hail Mary," "Ghostbusters," "Fallout," The Rolling Stones, and Fender. All shirts are available in multiple colors and sizes, including men's, women's, and kids. A separate article will cover "Star Wars: The Mandalorian" T-shirts in a second edition.
Bethesda Game Studios announced the 'The Slasher' update for Fallout 76, launching September 15. It introduces Gen 9 Boost for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, with native versions, performance and stability improvements across all consoles, plus new content and a legacy seasons system. The update is free.
Bethesda Game Studios released a Fallout 4 update on August 18 local time, raising the BA2 archive limit from 256 to 1024 to support large mod collections. The patch adds Creation Kit fixes, PlayStation archive support, new file formats for Creations, and resolves crashes on Steam Deck and Microsoft Store.
Bethesda Game Studios announced via its official X account that a Fallout 4 patch will release on August 18 local time. The patch focuses on general Creations improvements. The studio also confirmed it is working on an update for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, with details to be announced soon.
Hong Kong toy maker threezero is displaying painted prototypes of its 1/6 scale fully articulated Fallout power armor figures, the T-51 Vault Tech Power Armor and T-60 Power Armor Rust Color. The display runs August 8-16 at the Kikoten 2026 mecha hobby event in Osaka. Each figure comes with a signature weapon.
Former Bethesda graphic artist Nate Purkeypile said the original Fallout 3 development was heavily constrained by technical limits, including a cap on the number of lights that could be placed. He expressed hope that a modern remaster will deliver the full vision without such restrictions.
Bethesda Softworks announced July 31, 2026, that it is holding sales across multiple stores to commemorate its 40th anniversary, alongside a new logo reveal. Discounts cover The Elder Scrolls, Fallout, DOOM, Wolfenstein, and Starfield titles on Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG.com, PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, and Nintendo Store.
GOG has started offering the massive Fallout: New Vegas mod Fallout: New California, originally released in 2018 by Radian-Helix Media. The mod features an independent story involving faction conflicts inside Vault 18 and survival in the outside world. It was previously available on ModDB and Nexus Mods. GOG users can download it via GOG Galaxy or a standalone installer, requiring Fallout: New Vegas Ultimate Edition. The Ultimate Edition is currently 60% off as part of the Bethesda 40th Anniversary Sale.
Bethesda Game Studios' labor union, OneBGS, announced on its official Bluesky account that it has taken legal action against the studio over severance terms given to laid-off employees. The layoffs, affecting dozens of workers in Canada who worked on the Fallout and The Elder Scrolls series, were first communicated via video call on July 6, 2026, with employment initially set to continue until September while the union and company discussed severance. However, on July 17, the same day Bethesda announced future developments for both franchises, affected employees received an email notification stating they would receive only the legally minimum severance pay, including pay in lieu of statutory notice and unused vacation pay, without union negotiation. Affected workers also lost group benefits at that point. OneBGS stated that this response violates Canadian labor law and that it has initiated legal proceedings. The union commented that while Xbox and Bethesda generate large profits from their workforce, workers are being discarded, and it aims to end the cycle where employees bear the cost of management's decisions.
Bethesda Game Studios released a statement detailing its upcoming projects, including remastered versions of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas. The studio also confirmed a new Fallout project with Obsidian Entertainment, a prequel expansion for Fallout 76 titled 'Raven Rock', and that Fallout 5 is in pre-production. The Elder Scrolls VI remains the main development focus, using the new Creation Engine 3.
Bethesda Game Studios published a detailed status update on its official X account on July 17, 2026, covering the development pipeline for its major franchises. The studio confirmed that Fallout 5 has entered pre-production and is being built using Creation Engine 3, the same engine powering Starfield and The Elder Scrolls VI. In addition, remastered versions of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas are in development. Bethesda also announced a new, unannounced Fallout project being co-developed with Obsidian Entertainment, the original creator of Fallout: New Vegas. The Elder Scrolls VI remains the studio's top priority, with development proceeding as planned. For Fallout 76, a major expansion called Raven Rock, set as a prequel to Fallout 3, is scheduled for 2027. The Fallout TV series is in production for a third season, and Fallout Shelter is receiving a new season of content. Bethesda stated that this year's Fallout Day broadcast will not be streamed, but a live event in Washington, D.C. is planned for 2027 to mark the series' 30th anniversary.
The Steam Summer Sale on Steam includes discounts on multiple Obsidian Entertainment titles. Fallout: New Vegas is 50% off at 550 yen, and its Ultimate edition is 60% off at 879 yen. Other discounted games include The Outer Worlds 2, Avowed, Pentiment, and Grounded. The sale runs until July 10 at 2 a.m. Japan time.
Obsidian Entertainment has laid off 52 employees, about 25% of its workforce, as part of a broader Xbox restructuring. Multiple unannounced projects, including the sequel to the fantasy RPG Avowed, have been canceled. The studio is now redirecting resources toward a new game in the Fallout series, with Josh Sawyer, the director of Fallout: New Vegas, expected to lead development. Bethesda Game Studios is slated to co-develop the project, though the plan is not yet finalized. The layoffs and cancellations follow Microsoft's July 6 announcement of 4,800 company-wide cuts, with 1,600 in the Xbox division. Bloomberg reported that Avowed 2 was progressing smoothly and an announcement was expected within a year. The new strategy prioritizes major franchises, and the Fallout IP is considered a key asset. Other projects, such as downloadable content for The Outer Worlds 2 and Grounded 2, will continue. Obsidian has a deep history with the Fallout series, including the return of writer John Gonzalez in January 2025 and the involvement of co-creator Tim Cain in an unannounced title.
Microsoft's Xbox division is undergoing a large-scale restructuring that will cut approximately 3,200 jobs over the next year, part of a broader layoff of about 4,800 employees across the company. As part of the reorganization, ZeniMax Media will shift its strategy to focus on major franchises including Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, DOOM, Quake, and Wolfenstein, according to a Bloomberg report cited by multiple outlets. The restructuring has hit id Software, the studio behind DOOM and Quake, particularly hard. Reports from Game Developer and Game Informer, cited by GIGAZINE and GameSpark, indicate that roughly half of id Software's staff has been laid off, with former Bethesda executive Jeff Gardiner reporting 95 layoffs out of an estimated 185 employees. Veteran developers including principal concept artist Colin Geller, animator Chris Street, and principal programmer Dustin Land have confirmed their departures. The quality assurance department was reportedly devastated. Arkane Studios in Lyon is also under review, with Microsoft considering strategic options including a sale or spin-out, though French labor laws may slow the process. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma told employees in an internal memo that no announced first-party titles will be cancelled.
The Game Business reported that Obsidian Entertainment was a target for closure in Xbox restructuring, but the article was corrected and apologized for after journalists Jason Schreier and Jez Corden denied the claim, stating Xbox plans to keep the studio.
Joshua Sawyer, director of Fallout: New Vegas, discussed the difficulty of designing armor systems in 3D RPGs in a YouTube video. He praised Ghost of Tsushima for its simple, three-slot system that allows cool designs, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance for its complex, layered system despite development challenges.
Infolens announced on June 18 that the Fallout Pip-Boy 3000 Replica will go on sale in Japan starting at 10:00 AM on June 19. The wearable replica reproduces the Pip-Boy 3000 from Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas at a 1:1 scale. It features a die-cast metal front case, injection-molded ABS body, and memory foam cuff. The device includes an IPS LCD display that shows in-game screens such as status and maps, a clock and alarm function, and an FM radio tuner. It can also play the Fallout 4 minigame Atomic Command. A gimmick simulates monitor distortion that can be fixed by tapping the screen. The product comes with a metal display stand, USB-C charging cable, FM radio antenna cable, size adjustment cuff, spacer bar, and a RobCo hex tool. The price is 77,000 yen including tax. Sales will be conducted through the INFOLENS GEEK SHOP online, at the Ikebukuro Parco store, and at the Fallout Collection in Nagoya PARCO until June 21. The replica was developed in collaboration with The Wand Company based on the in-game 3D model.
Microsoft is reportedly planning to accelerate development of the Fallout, Elder Scrolls, and Halo series, with possible budget increases approved by CEO Satya Nadella and CFO Amy Hood, according to sources cited by The Information. The plan is part of a broader 'Xbox Reset' policy outlined by gaming division CEO Asha Sharma, which also includes workforce reductions and a review of investment policies. Budgets have not yet been finalized.
Good Smile Company's PLAMATEA brand is releasing the T-60 power armor from the Fallout series as a snap-fit plastic model in April 2027. The non-scale kit stands about 200mm tall, includes optional parts like a minigun and Nuka-Cola, and comes with water-slide decals for B.O.S. Knight customization. Pre-painted parts reproduce some color coding.
Bethesda Softworks released a trailer for the high-difficulty battle event 'Infestations' in Fallout 76 during the Xbox Games Showcase 2026. The event features dangerous factions taking over locations in Appalachia, elite bosses with unique mutations, and 4-star legendary rewards. Fallout 76 is also coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in late summer 2026.
Bethesda Game Studios announced native support for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions of Fallout 76. Public testing begins in June, with an official update planned for late summer 2026. The update targets 60fps, improved draw distance, shadows, and 4K resolution on compatible hardware.
Bethesda will release Update 68 for Fallout 76 on June 3, adding the Infestation endgame event. The event spawns powerful random faction enemies across the map, rewarding players with four-star legendary items and legendary scrip. The event is designed for groups and has a high occurrence rate.