Unannounced Fallout Game Reportedly Cancelled by Microsoft Studio

Fan demand for a new Fallout game remains incredibly high. However, a highly anticipated, unannounced Fallout project may never launch. Veteran gaming journalist Jeff Gerstmann recently revealed that a Microsoft-owned studio canceled a new Fallout game.

During a recent episode of The Jeff Gerstmann Show, the Giant Bomb co-founder shared this disappointing news. He stated that another Microsoft studio, completely separate from Bethesda, developed a Fallout project that will “no longer see the light of day”. Gerstmann served as a GameSpot editorial director in the 1990s and carries significant industry credibility. Consequently, fans are taking this rumor very seriously.

Unfortunately, Gerstmann did not specify the exact Microsoft studio. Furthermore, he did not clarify if the cancelled project was a mainline entry or a spin-off. Many fans hoped Obsidian Entertainment would take the helm, given their previous work on Fallout: New Vegas. Yet, Gerstmann provided no indication of their involvement.

Meanwhile, the canceled game is likely not the long-rumored remasters of Fallout 3 or Fallout: New Vegas. Instead, Gerstmann noted a persistent rumor that Bethesda outsourced the Fallout 3 remaster to an external studio. Fan theories suggest Virtuos, the team behind The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, might handle Fallout 3. Simultaneously, another external studio supposedly manages the New Vegas remaster under Bethesda’s direct supervision. Therefore, an unannounced spin-off likely faced the chopping block.

Currently, Bethesda focuses heavily on Starfield. Rumors even suggest a PS5 release for Starfield this coming April. After that, the studio will pivot fully to The Elder Scrolls 6. As a result, Fallout 5 remains years away. Furthermore, Gerstmann indicated that Bethesda Game Studios would expand its own staff before letting another developer tackle a mainline Fallout or Elder Scrolls game.

Despite the distant release date for Fallout 5, the franchise stays highly active. Bethesda’s Todd Howard previously confirmed that Fallout currently demands the most attention from the company. He also verified that the events of the Fallout TV show fit directly into the official Fallout 5 timeline.

Recently, suspicious Steam activity and merchandise listings sparked false hopes for an imminent remaster announcement. Additionally, a countdown linked to the Fallout TV show’s Season 2 finale recently concluded. Fans expected a massive game reveal. Instead, they received a 3D mockup of Mr. House’s penthouse to explore. Ultimately, details on the cancelled Microsoft project might surface later, but players must wait longer for a brand-new video game entry.

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