In a nutshell
- Starfield hits 17M players, with new Starborn content planned for 2027.
- Fallout 3 and New Vegas remasters in development, plus Fallout 76 expansion “Raven Rock.”
- The Elder Scrolls VI is Bethesda’s main development focus, while Fallout 5 enters preproduction.
Bethesda has published a roadmap outlining its plans for the future, detailing its many franchises and titles.
Starfield Continues
With nearly a billion hours logged, Starfield enters Year 3 with new stories, gameplay improvements, and upcoming Starborn content. Over 40% of players already use Creations, and Bethesda promises deeper support for creators.
Fallout Expands
Bethesda also detailed its plans for Fallout, providing great updates for its fans, including a couple of highly anticipated remasters.
- Fallout 76: Major expansion “Raven Rock” arrives next year as a prequel to Fallout 3.
- Fallout 4: Celebrated its 10th anniversary, surpassing 35M copies sold.
- Remasters: Work is underway on Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas.
- Fallout Shelter: Over 250M players, with new Seasons planned.
- TV: Amazon’s Fallout series earns 10 Emmy nominations; Season 3 already in production.
- Collaboration: Obsidian Entertainment confirmed to be working with Bethesda on a new Fallout project.
The Elder Scrolls VI
Bethesda confirms The Elder Scrolls VI is the studio’s primary focus, developed on Creation Engine 3 alongside Fallout 5. Skyrim’s legacy continues with over 65M copies sold, but the long-awaited sequel is now in active daily playtesting.
The Road Ahead
Bethesda emphasizes collaboration across studios, investment in technology, and long-term support for its live games. The studio promises decades of new RPG experiences across Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, and Starfield.
