Bethesda Shares Its New Plans for Fallout and The Elder Scrolls

The Elder Scrolls VI is still the main focus

Another major point in Bethesda’s announcement was The Elder Scrolls VI. The studio said development is ongoing and that most of the team is currently working on the project. It also emphasized that the game is the “main development focus.”

So far, the game’s full title, release window, or setting have not been revealed. Even so, Bethesda said the game is being developed every day and that the team is pleased with the results so far. The message was short but clear: the wait continues, but the project is not on the back burner.

The studio also announced a closer cross-team structure for the The Elder Scrolls brand. Under this setup, ZeniMax Online Studios will continue working on The Elder Scrolls Online while also collaborating more closely with Bethesda Game Studios on the broader The Elder Scrolls franchise. The move is meant to keep the different branches of the series moving more cohesively under one roof.

Creation Engine 3 was also highlighted in this section of Bethesda’s announcement. The studio confirmed that both The Elder Scrolls VI and Fallout 5 are being developed on this shared technology. Bethesda said the setup makes it possible to support multiple projects at once while using new tools and systems. In other words, this was not just a content plan, but a technical infrastructure plan as well.

On the The Elder Scrolls Online side, Bethesda noted that Season One: Return of the Thieves Guild has recently launched and that the team has other plans for the future as well. The studio kept this detail brief, but it clearly showed that activity around the franchise will not be limited to the mainline games.

The Fallout universe is moving on old and new fronts at the same time

Bethesda’s latest announcement made it clear that it is trying to expand the Fallout universe from several angles at once. Fallout 5 is moving through pre-production on one front. Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas remakes are being prepared on another. Fallout 76 is awaiting its next expansion. And Fallout Shelter is also getting new Seasons plans.

The company also announced another project tied to Fallout Shelter. In collaboration with Amazon Studios and Kilter Films, Bethesda is working on an unscripted Fallout Shelter television project. In addition, the company celebrated 10 Emmy nominations for Fallout Season 2 and said production on Season 3 has begun. This added another layer outside the games themselves, but one that still reflects the scale of the brand.

Alongside all of that, Bethesda said it will not hold a traditional Fallout Day broadcast this year. However, it announced that a live event is planned in Washington, D.C. for Fallout’s 30th anniversary in 2027. That now stands as a long-term marker on the series’ calendar.

Bethesda’s announcement provided one of the broadest looks yet at the future of both Fallout and The Elder Scrolls. No single game reveal was made, but the studio made it clear which projects it will be focusing on over the coming years. It did not give exact dates, but it did define the direction.