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Fallout 5 Finally Gets Major Development Update
After years of anticipation, Bethesda has shared a significant update on Fallout 5's development. Currently in pre-production, the game is being developed on Creation Engine 3, which also supports The Elder Scrolls 6, prioritizing that project at this time. The title's progress suggests a lengthy wait until it is ready for release. Additionally, Bethesda acknowledged their work on remasters for Fallout 3 and New Vegas, yet no release timelines have been confirmed for either project.
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Published 17 Jul 2026, 20:00 UTC3 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Fallout 5 is currently in pre-production.
- Game is being developed on Creation Engine 3.
- The Elder Scrolls 6 is currently a priority for Bethesda.
- No expected release window for Fallout 5 or remasters of Fallout 3 and New Vegas.
- Xbox aims to reduce large release gaps for Bethesda's major franchises.
Interesting facts
- The Fallout community has been waiting nearly 11 years for a new mainline game.
- Bethesda has been re-releasing Fallout 4 multiple times since its launch.
- There are no confirmed developers for the remasters of Fallout 3 and New Vegas.