After years of speculation, the long-rumored Oblivion Remake was shadow dropped a few weeks ago. The game was originally leaked and rumored to be coming out thanks to a leak from developer Virtuos. The slip-up included screenshots labeled under the codename "Altar", a name previously mentioned in a verified Reddit post by a former Virtuos employee back in 2023. That same codename was also referenced in a leaked Bethesda internal document, offering a glimpse into the company’s future release slate.
But while Oblivion fans celebrate and play their game, another classic Bethesda RPG that fans love is still hanging in the balance: Fallout 3 Remastered.
According to industry insider NateTheHate2, the Fallout 3 remaster is still in development, though players shouldn’t expect to see it anytime soon. “It’ll be a while before we see it,” he said, echoing growing concern over the project’s uncertain timeline.
Fallout 3 Remaster Was Scheduled Alongside The Elder Scrolls 6
The possibility of a Fallout 3 remaster first gained traction when it appeared in a Title Release Schedule unearthed during the FTC vs. Microsoft case in 2023. The schedule an official roadmap detailing Bethesda’s planned projects had listed Fallout 3 Remastered as launching in FY2024, the same year as The Elder Scrolls 6.
However, The Elder Scrolls 6 only began development in 2023 and is still years away from release. If Bethesda’s original plan remains even partially intact, it’s likely that Fallout 3 Remastered has been pushed back as well to possibly align with or follow the launch of The Elder Scrolls 6.
Should Fans Still Believe the Schedule?
While the schedule correctly predicted the existence of Oblivion Remastered, it was already outdated by 2023. For example, Oblivion was originally slotted for the same fiscal year as Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, but has now slipped into the fiscal year after it. Other projects listed include Doom Year Zero which we all know now as the newly released Doom: The Dark Ages and The Elder Scrolls Online expansion now known as Seasons of the Worm Cult.
Given these changes, fans should approach any dates with caution and know that they are never guaranteed. However, the fact that multiple projects from the schedule have now materialized gives renewed credibility to the existence and possibilty of the Fallout 3 remaster even if its release date is still up in the air.
For now, Fallout fans may want to temper their expectations. The remaster seems real, but it could be several years before it sees the light of day. Still, with Oblivion officially making a comeback, hope for Fallout 3 is very much alive.
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