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Updated · Eurogamer.net · Jul 20
Todd Howard Returns to Reddit After 6 Months as Bethesda Expands Fallout, Elder Scrolls Collaboration
Updated
Updated · Eurogamer.net · Jul 20

Todd Howard Returns to Reddit After 6 Months as Bethesda Expands Fallout, Elder Scrolls Collaboration

3 articles · Updated · Eurogamer.net · Jul 20

Summary

  • Todd Howard resurfaced on Reddit after a six-month absence, saying Bethesda’s latest update was meant to be more open about what its teams have been building and what comes next.
  • Bethesda tied that outreach to a broader shift toward cross-studio development, with Obsidian set to work on a future Fallout project and ZeniMax Online helping with ongoing Elder Scrolls development.
  • The roadmap also clarified near-term priorities: The Elder Scrolls 6 is in full production, playable and in “good shape,” while Fallout 76 is preparing another major expansion and current-gen versions.
  • Those plans arrive after sweeping Xbox layoffs and as Microsoft pushes harder on major franchises, leaving questions over whether a reduced Xbox organization can deliver on renewed Fallout and Elder Scrolls ambitions.

Insights

Is Bethesda's newfound 'transparency' a genuine shift or a PR strategy to manage the backlash from widespread industry layoffs?
With 3,200 jobs cut at Xbox, can its bet on massive games like The Elder Scrolls 6 truly save its struggling business?