Bethesda Game Studios game director and executive producer Todd Howard recently commented on an upcoming Fallout release, building a lot of anticipation with his words. Of course, it's worth noting that these comments come at an interesting time for Bethesda and the Fallout IP.
Microsoft acquired ZeniMax Media in 2021, bringing it under the Xbox umbrella, but the past year or so has been especially unkind to Xbox. The company is reportedly set to perform mass layoffs and studio closures in July 2026, while Xbox Series X/S consoles are seeing a price hike due to the growing component crisis. One part of new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma's plan to tackle issues within the company is to invest more in key games, with both Fallout and The Elder Scrolls being named. Beyond the games, though, there are other areas for growth, at least within the Fallout IP.
A reputable gaming journalist comments on a new, unannounced Fallout game developed by a Microsoft studio apparently being canceled.
During a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Howard was asked about Fallout TV Season 3 and discussed the games in a very muted manner. In short, he's excited about expanding the world of Fallout and...
