“Attention, all Wastelanders, please stay calm! Recently, because of the rave reviews for the Amazon ‘Fallout’ live-action series, the whole world seems to have caught ‘radiation fever.’ Not only has the number of players online surged, but rumors on the internet about remakes (Remake/Remaster) of ‘Fallout 3’ or ‘New Vegas’ have also been buzzing. However, according to the latest report from ‘Windows Central,’ the editor must cruelly tell everyone: don’t ‘overthink’ it, this dream may fall through for the time being.
TV Series Hits Big, Fans ‘Clamoring’ for More
Since the launch of the ‘Fallout’ series, that retro-futurism trend has been at its peak. Old players are returning to find memories, while new players want to join in after watching the show. Everyone is expecting Bethesda to take advantage of this popularity and give those classic titles—which are starting to show their age—a fresh look.After all, ‘Fallout 3’ and ‘New Vegas’ are god-tier games in the hearts of players. Many people are clamoring in discussion forums, hoping to see the nuclear wasteland enhanced by modern graphics technology. Just as everyone was ready to ‘pop the champagne’ to celebrate the impending arrival of remakes, Jez Corden, a senior editor at ‘Windows Central,’ gave everyone a chilling answer.
A Grand Dream vs. Bony Reality: Remakes Aren’t Really That Fast
The report points out that although various rumors are flying around online and some even claim a remake is ‘just around the corner,’ the reality is that nothing has even started yet. Jez Corden clearly stated that fans expecting a surprise release of a ‘Fallout 3’ or ‘New Vegas’ remake in the near future will likely be deeply disappointed.
- Rumors stop at the wise: Although earlier internal leaked Microsoft documents did mention a ‘Fallout 3’ Remaster plan, the timeliness of that document is already in question.
- Not imminent: There are currently no signs that remakes have entered a promotional phase, let alone that they will be launched in the near future.
- Development capacity considerations: Bethesda is currently busy with subsequent updates for ‘Starfield’ and the long development of ‘The Elder Scrolls 6.’ It is truly difficult for them to be in two places at once to handle a large-scale remake project.
Once this news came out, for many players who had been waiting expectantly, it was undoubtedly ‘much ado about nothing,’ and their hearts were broken.
Why isn’t Bethesda in a hurry right now?
From a business logic perspective, the huge success of the TV series is indeed the best time to promote a new game, but game development is often ‘slow help for an urgent need.’ Bethesda’s games are massive in scale and complex in systems; any Remake would be a gargantuan project. If it were just a simple resolution upgrade (Remaster), it might be possible, but rebuilding with the latest engine is not something that can be settled in a couple of days.Furthermore, Bethesda has always had its own development pace. Although Microsoft acquired them, coordinating different studios (such as letting Obsidian return to do New Vegas) is not a decision that can be made on a whim. Rather than releasing a rushed product full of bugs that draws constant criticism from players, they might prefer to ‘do slow, fine work.’
Though no remakes, there are still these ‘consolation prizes’
Since the remakes are temporarily hopeless, everyone doesn’t need to be too discouraged. Actually, there are still some things to play:
- Fallout 4 Next-Gen Update: While not a brand-new title, the graphics and performance optimizations for current consoles will at least make your scavenging in the wasteland much smoother.
- Fallout 76 Continuous Updates: This game has turned around from its initial disaster into an online game with rich content, and it’s currently the platform official focus on operating.
- Modders saving the world: Don’t forget that this series has no shortage of mods. There are already many self-made ‘large-scale remake projects’ in the community. Although not official works, they are enough to satisfy the craving.
Editor’s Musings: Good things come to those who wait, go farm the wasteland first!
Although this revelation threw a bucket of cold water on everyone, it also allowed us to see reality clearly. Rumors in the gaming world are often ‘three people make a tiger.’ Before the official nod, it’s better for us to maintain a calm mind.In conclusion, although the classic remakes can’t be delivered to your desk tomorrow, the ‘Fallout’ IP is definitely Microsoft’s current ‘apple of the eye.’ As long as the series remains popular, remakes or sequels will come sooner or later. For now, instead of staring at distant trailers, it’s more practical to re-download the game, put on your Pip-Boy, and go back to the wasteland to pick up a few more bottle caps!After all, ‘good wine matures at the bottom.’ Works worth waiting for will eventually be there. Before that, go catch up on the TV series or complete all the achievements in the old games!”
