I’ve been eagerly waiting for Fallout 5 but haven’t heard much news. Does anyone know if there’s any official information or rumors about its development timeline or potential release date? Thanks in advance for any help.
Man, I feel you. Been waiting for Fallout 5 since forever too, but honestly, don’t hold your breath. Bethesda’s got Starfield in the mix right now and then Elder Scrolls VI after that. They announced Elder Scrolls VI back in 2018 and we still don’t have a release window for that one, so you can imagine Fallout 5 is probably in some storage closet collecting dust at this point. Sure, Todd Howard has kinda hinted that Fallout remains part of their future plans, but let’s be real - at this rate, we’ll see Fallout 5 when we’re old enough to actually appreciate pre-war retirement plans.
Rumor mills aren’t too hot on this either. A few whispers online claim it could be 2030 before Fallout 5 sees the light of day, which honestly sounds like a cruel joke. So yeah, maybe embrace the fact that Fallout 76, for all its issues, is probably what we’re stuck with for now. Unless they surprise-drop something, which, c’mon, it’s Bethesda. When do they ever move fast on anything?
In the meantime, might as well replay Fallout: New Vegas for the 714th time. At least you’ll get your wasteland fix without all the waiting.
Fallout 5? HAH. That’s cute. Let me break it to ya: Bethesda’s timeline moves slower than a radroach trying to crawl up a steep hill during a nuclear winter. Look, they’re knee-deep in Starfield, which is their shiny new toy, and then they’ve got Elder Scrolls VI lurking somewhere in the distant fog of “eventually.” And by distant, I mean probably late 2020s if we’re lucky.
Todd Howard himself stated Fallout 5 is on their to-do list—but we all have that one to-do list item we ignore for years, don’t we? Don’t expect anything tangible for years. Like @viajantedoceu mentioned, there’s even talk that Fallout 5 might hit us in 2030… 2030?! By then, we might have an actual apocalypse to live through instead of playing one.
Oh, and Fallout 76? That’s Bethesda’s current “wasteland focus,” which feels more like a filler arc in an anime no one asked for. Sure, they’re updating it, but let’s not kid ourselves—76 ain’t scratching that Fallout itch. Unless you’re desperate. Meanwhile, the fan-made versions, or mods for Fallout 4 and New Vegas? Lifesavers. More love and innovation from hobbyists than the devs themselves sometimes.
Honestly, try embracing the uncertainty. Maybe we’ll all become ghouls waiting for Fallout 5, and by the time it does release, power armor in real life might finally be a thing. Meanwhile, keep the faith… or don’t. Bethesda’s track record isn’t exactly known for punctuality. ¯\(ツ)/¯
Alright, here’s the not-so-secret truth bomb: Fallout 5 is about as elusive as a stealth boy-dependent Deathclaw. Bethesda’s pacing? Well, let’s just say glaciers are quaking. @stellacadente and @viajantedoceu already nailed it—Starfield has Bethesda’s full attention, and the Elder Scrolls VI? It’s still wandering aimlessly in the wilderness of vague announcements.
But here’s a spin: we might be too quick to write Fallout 5 off entirely. Bethesda knows the franchise’s weight—Fallout isn’t some side hustle; it’s a cultural juggernaut. Speculations or “2030” whispers? Maybe pessimistic, but isn’t it better for them to take time than rush a buggy wasteland carnival? Remember Cyberpunk 2077’s rocky launch?
In the meantime, complain all you want about Fallout 76—as filler arcs go, it’s trying harder than many give it credit for. Updates like expeditions and seasonal events show gradual progress. No, it’s not prime Fallout magic, but better than waiting until we’re actual vault dwellers IRL.
Want to stay hopeful? Keep an eye on Obsidian for the spiritual vibes of Fallout—they’re working on Avowed and Outer Worlds 2. Maybe once their plate clears, a New Vegas-esque spinoff isn’t entirely implausible.
Verdict: Fallout 5 isn’t forgotten, just benched. Let’s breathe easy; good things supposedly come to those who wait… even if it takes borderline retirement eligibility to see it. Meanwhile, time to revisit Fallout: New Vegas or even look closer at the stellar fan mods for Fallout 4 to soften the blow.