Bethesda confirms Obsidian’s new Fallout game, Fallout 5 also entering pre-production

So, Bethesda finally confirmed Obsidian’s new Fallout game. That’s like finding out your favorite band is reuniting, but with a twist: they’re bringing in a new lead singer. I’m cautiously optimistic.

Here's the kicker: Fallout 5 is also entering pre-production. This is a shift from Bethesda's previous plans, which had Fallout 5 languishing in limbo, waiting for The Elder Scrolls 6 to hit shelves. That was set to be a long wait—like waiting for George R.R. Martin to finish writing his next book. But thanks to Xbox's new CEO, Asha Sharma, it looks like we're finally getting a roadmap for the Fallout franchise.

In an interview, Todd Howard gushed about working with Obsidian again, saying “the timing is right.” That’s a bit like saying “the timing is right” for a sequel to a beloved movie. It’s great to hear, but I can’t shake the feeling that we’ve heard this before. Remember the hype for Fallout 76? Yeah, let’s not go there.

Obsidian is set to work on a new Fallout game while Bethesda is also remastering Fallout 3 and New Vegas. This is good news, especially for those who think 2008-era graphics are a bit too retro. If only they could remaster the bugs, too. Sure, remasters can be hit or miss, but the potential here is as vast as the Mojave Desert.

“While layoffs are never a good thing, it does sound like Bethesda is going in the direction that fans have wanted for a long time.”

Still, let’s not get too excited. Bethesda has a habit of making big promises that sometimes fizzle like a poorly constructed Nuka-Cola. We’re still waiting for real gameplay footage of Elder Scrolls 6, and now they want us to believe Fallout 5 is just around the corner? It’s like waiting for summer vacation while still in the middle of finals week.

But hey, at least there’s a Fallout Day event happening next year in Washington, the setting for Fallout 3. I’m expecting some juicy announcements then. Maybe a trailer, or just a vague teaser that leaves us hungry for more—classic Bethesda.

In conclusion, I think we should buckle up. Fallout is gearing up for a comeback, and while I’m not throwing confetti just yet, I’m cautiously optimistic. It’s like getting a second chance at a game you thought you’d never play again. Just remember, folks: hype responsibly. We’ve been burned before.