The Fallout series might be entering its most ambitious phase yet.
After years of being left to wander in the shadow of other big franchises, a sudden surge of activity suggests something bigger is going on behind the scenes.
With everything from low-key projects to TV-backed revival efforts, Microsoft seems to be rethinking how it handles the franchise.
Did Xbox Miss the Fallout TV Hype Window?
When the Fallout TV series launched on Prime Video, it was a breakout success.
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+ 4Viewers who had never touched a Fallout game before were suddenly eager to explore the wasteland, and that interest sent Fallout 4 flying back up the sales charts.
But while the demand was high, Xbox and Bethesda didn’t really have anything new to offer. There was no remaster or new release. Just older games filling the gap, and that failure did not escape notice.
Even Xbox head Phil Spencer admitted they could’ve planned the rollout better.
He pointed out that launching games and shows at once is quite difficult but noted the company took away important insights and will aim for smarter scheduling going forward. That “learning process” might now be evolving into something more hands-on.
Could Xbox Have Handled the Fallout TV Launch Better?
According to VGC’s Jordan Middler, who spoke on two podcasts, Microsoft is clearly serious about Fallout again, with several games in development.
click to enlarge + 4He revealed that one project is “everyone’s been waiting for” while noting it’s still in its early days. That short comment got people wondering. Some believe it’s pointing to a full-blown sequel to New Vegas.
Others suspect a remaster of Fallout 3, which has been rumored for a long time without any official confirmation. Either way, it shows that Microsoft isn’t letting the Fallout hype go to waste this time around.
Are Fallout 3 and New Vegas Coming Back?
The concept of a Fallout 3 remaster has been around for a while, with internal documents leaking during Microsoft’s major court cases a few years back.
click to enlarge + 4While nothing ever came of it publicly, insiders haven’t stopped bringing it up. That version of the game, if real, could be Bethesda’s way of modernizing a key piece of Fallout history while giving fans something to play during the long wait for Fallout 5.
As for New Vegas, the possibility of a sequel or spinoff seems more alive than ever. The original developer, Obsidian, has expressed interest in working on Fallout again.
They claimed no Fallout work happened in 2023, but their project lineup is getting clearer now that Avowed, Grounded 2, and The Outer Worlds 2 have launched.
Their schedule is clearing, and with Fallout show Season 2 set in the Mojave, a return to New Vegas might finally be happening.
Where’s Fallout 5 in All This?
As much as fans want to see Fallout 5, that game isn’t happening anytime soon.
click to enlarge + 4Bethesda confirmed The Elder Scrolls 6 will come out first, but that’s still years away. Fallout 5, if anything, is a game for the 2030s. Microsoft appears aware of this, which probably explains why they’re approving other Fallout projects for now.
From remasters to spin-offs and minor live-service updates, the goal appears to be maintaining and growing Fallout without relying solely on one major title.
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