'There's a Huge Amount of Mutual Respect' — Todd Howard Dismisses 'Fan Chatter' About Purported Rivalry Between Bethesda and Fallout: New Vegas Developer Obsidian
Todd Howard quashes rivalry rumors, confirms new Fallout titles and a deeper Elder Scrolls tie‑up with ZOS.
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He also highlighted Bethesda's upcoming roadmap, including a new Fallout 76 expansion, new Fallout games such as Fallout 3, and remasters of Fallout: New Vegas, alongside a closer partnership with ZOS on the Elder Scrolls franchise. Multiple Yahoo Tech pieces and GameSpot reiterated the same talking points.
Future reporting is likely to track the rollout of the Fallout 76 expansion, the development progress of the announced Fallout titles, and any further details on the ZOS partnership for Elder Scrolls projects.
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Quick answers
What did Todd Howard say about the relationship between Bethesda and Obsidian?
He stated there is no rivalry and that the two studios share a huge amount of mutual respect.
Which new Fallout projects were confirmed in the announcements?
A new Fallout 76 expansion, new Fallout games including Fallout 3, and remasters of Fallout: New Vegas were confirmed.
What partnership did Bethesda highlight regarding the Elder Scrolls franchise?
Bethesda announced a closer partnership with ZOS on the Elder Scrolls franchise.
Coverage (9)
- Bethesda Details What's Next For Fallout And Its Other Franchises Amid Xbox Cuts Engadget · 1d ago
- Bethesda confirms new Fallout 76 expansion, closer partnership with ZOS on Elder Scrolls franchise Massively Overpowered · 1d ago
- Bethesda Confirms New Fallout Games Including 3 & New Vegas Remasters 80 Level · 1d ago
- Todd Howard Stated There Is No Rivalry Between Bethesda and Obsidian, and He Also Doesn't Plan to Retire EGW.News · 2d ago
- Todd Howard checks his calendar, sighs quietly, and tells us all again that he doesn't have a grudge agains... Yahoo Tech · 2d ago
- Todd Howard Addresses “Fan Chatter” About Bethesda-Obsidian Rivalry Conspiracies Yahoo Tech · 2d ago
- Todd Howard talks Fallout season 2, Obsidian, and Deathclaws Yahoo Tech · 2d ago
- Todd Howard Addresses "Fan Chatter" About Bethesda-Obsidian Rivalry Conspiracies GameSpot · 2d ago
- Todd Howard checks his calendar, sighs quietly, and tells us all again that he doesn't have a grudge against Obsidian or Fallout: New Vegas PC Gamer · 2d ago
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