So, Todd Howard dropped a few hints about the future of the Fallout franchise, and it sounds like things are still cooking behind the scenes at Bethesda, which is pretty exciting, right? While everyone is hyped for Elder Scrolls 6, which is understandable since it was announced like ages ago, apparently the Fallout universe hasn't been forgotten.

I mean, it's great that they're still dedicated to Fallout, especially considering the success of Fallout 76, the online multiplayer that had a rocky start. Fallout 76 had some rough patches, but they didn't abandon it. It's reassuring to know they've learned a lot from that experience, especially about listening to player feedback.

What's next for Fallout?

Howard mentioned that even though most of their internal team is focused on Elder Scrolls 6, they're also doing other unannounced things with Fallout. It looks like they are aware that fans are hungry for more news, but they prefer to wait for the right moment to share details. It's all about creating a special reveal for the fans, which I respect. Bethesda likes to build anticipation!

However, let's be realistic. It'll probably be a while before we see Fallout 5. If Elder Scrolls 6 is the priority, we probably won't see Fallout 5 until after that ships. But given the time between Fallout 4 and now, I'm confident they're taking the time to make sure the next installment is a real banger.

Angela Browder made some interesting points about how developing games like Fallout 76 and Starfield has shaped Bethesda as a studio. She mentioned that Fallout 76 taught them valuable lessons about multiplayer development, and dealing with a rocky launch. Starfield taught them about making a huge open world. All that new knowledge goes into Elder Scrolls 6 and future games.

The success of the Fallout TV series has definitely revitalized the franchise. The show captures the essence of the games, with its dark humor and brutal world, and the fact that a third season has already been greenlit shows that people are loving it. I believe that we will have a new Fallout game in the future, in a timeline that acknowledges the TV series.

All things considered, the future of Fallout looks pretty good. We just need to be patient and trust that Bethesda is cooking up something special.