Bethesda details what's next for Fallout and its other franchises amid Xbox cuts

Engadget7/17/2026 – 7/18/2026

Summary

Bethesda has announced several upcoming projects related to the Fallout franchise amidst significant layoffs at Xbox, which are part of a broader "reset" period for the company. Xbox is set to lay off approximately 3,200 employees over the next year, affecting various studios, including id Software and Obsidian Entertainment. Despite these cuts, Bethesda is moving forward with new developments, including the confirmation that Fallout 5 is in the works. In addition to Fallout 5, Obsidian Entertainment is reportedly working on a new Fallout game. Furthermore, remasters of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas are also in development. These announcements come as Bethesda Game Studios, which has also experienced layoffs, aims to reassure fans and stakeholders that it is still committed to delivering new content and experiences within the beloved Fallout universe. Bethesda's strategy includes investing more deeply in the worlds that players love and giving creators a larger role in shaping player experiences. The company is also focusing on bringing its teams closer together to expedite the delivery of games to players. This approach is intended to support the ongoing development of its franchises, even in the face of the challenges posed by the layoffs at Xbox and its associated studios.

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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)

48d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
1138
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^1138/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^1138/48 = 0.000000) reduced it below 0.5

Score BreakdownRisk 50

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