I saw Todd Howard calm fans by saying that Bethesda is working on more Fallout games
Todd Howard calmed fans and said that Bethesda is working on more Fallout games. What's coming, when are they coming out and why does this change the series?
Listen too
I saw the Fallout and I was sad that the new game didn't appear. Many fans wanted news, but Todd Howard showed up to say that Bethesda is working on more things and that one day they'll tell us everything. Instead of a big announcement, they showed brilliant versions of old games for us to look forward to.
Fallout 5 didn't appear on Fallout Day; I report promise of more
Summary of facts
I followed the broadcast of Fallout Day and I confirm: there was no announcement of Fallout 5. Many fans were disappointed. This feeling is reminiscent of the frustrations registered with other releases - see some titles that disappointed audiences. The director of Bethesda, Todd Howardsaid that the team has read the messages from the public and that it is working on more contentbut no deadlines were given. Similar reports - including this coverage in GamesRadar - have commented on fans' frustration: https://www.gamesradar.com/games/fallout/as-desperate-fans-lament-fallout-5s-no-show-during-the-fallout-day-broadcast-todd-howard-himself-promises-bethesda-is-working-on-even-more/
Context and timeline
There had already been public indications that a new Fallout main game might exist, but official sources and analysis point to the fact that any Fallout 5 will probably only come after The Elder Scrolls 6This is still in its early stages and could take years. Several press sites - such as https://www.gamesradar.com/games/fallout/as-desperate-fans-lament-fallout-5s-no-show-during-the-fallout-day-broadcast-todd-howard-himself-promises-bethesda-is-working-on-even-more/ - reinforce this view: the priority seems to follow another order of development. To understand how coverage and rumors are handled by us, take a look at our transparency guidelines with the reader.
What was said at the event
During the broadcast, Todd Howard acknowledged the fans' appeal and said that they have read the messages and are preparing new projects. No dates or concrete details were given. The statement brought some hope, but no confirmation of release or scope.
Concrete announcements
There were two real novelties, but they weren't new games:
- Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition - re-release with extras.
- Collector's edition of Fallout: New Vegas - special version of an established title.
These announcements are aimed at players who want to revisit or collect, not those who are waiting for a new main chapter. If, on the other hand, you're looking for recommendations of titles to play while you wait for the big releases, we've got guides to the best ones. best RPGs and other lists that may be of interest.
Conclusion
I saw the Fallout Day and I felt the same as many: frustration and a hint of hope. It didn't appear Fallout 5only promises that Bethesda is working in more content. For those looking for confirmation, the best way out at the moment is to follow reliable sources and verified rumors - see also the coverage on GamesRadar: https://www.gamesradar.com/games/fallout/as-desperate-fans-lament-fallout-5s-no-show-during-the-fallout-day-broadcast-todd-howard-himself-promises-bethesda-is-working-on-even-more/
