'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 denies rumored tensions between Bethesda and Obsidian while confirming an ambitious pipeline of upcoming Fallout and Elder Scrolls titles.
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Todd Howard dismissed fan chatter regarding a purported rivalry between Bethesda and Obsidian, stating there is a huge amount of mutual respect. He further clarified that he holds no grudge against Obsidian or Fallout: New Vegas.
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What happened
Todd Howard has dismissed fan theories regarding a rivalry between Bethesda and Obsidian Entertainment, the developer of Fallout: New Vegas, stating there is a "huge amount of mutual respect" between the two. In addition to addressing these rumors, Howard stated he has no plans to retire.
Coverage from IGN, GameSpot, and PC Gamer emphasizes Howard's dismissal of "fan chatter" and "conspiracies" regarding grudges. Simultaneously, reports from TechPowerUp, PCMag, and GamesIndustry.biz detail Bethesda's future roadmap, which includes The Elder Scrolls 6 and four Fallout games currently in development.
Upcoming projects specifically mentioned include Fallout 5, a Fallout 3 Remaster, and a new expansion for Fallout 76. Coverage also notes a closer partnership with ZOS regarding the Elder Scrolls franchise and mentions of Fallout season 2.
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The reporting (11)
- Bethesda Confirms 4 Fallout Games in Development Alongside The Elder Scrolls 6 TechPowerUp · 45d ago
- Bethesda Details What's Next For Fallout And Its Other Franchises Amid Xbox Cuts Engadget · 45d ago
- Bethesda confirms new Fallout 76 expansion, closer partnership with ZOS on Elder Scrolls franchise Massively Overpowered · 45d ago
- Bethesda: Fallout 5 and a Fallout 3 Remaster Are Still on Track PCMag · 45d ago
- Bethesda reveals plans for Fallout 5, The Elder Scrolls 6, and more GamesIndustry.biz · 45d ago
- Todd Howard Stated There Is No Rivalry Between Bethesda and Obsidian, and He Also Doesn't Plan to Retire EGW.News · 45d 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 · 45d ago
- Todd Howard talks Fallout season 2, Obsidian, and Deathclaws Yahoo Tech · 45d ago
- Todd Howard checks his calendar, sighs quietly, and tells us all again that he doesn't have a grudge agains... Yahoo Tech · 45d ago
- Todd Howard Addresses "Fan Chatter" About Bethesda-Obsidian Rivalry Conspiracies GameSpot · 45d ago
- 'There's a Huge Amount of Mutual Respect' — Todd Howard Dismisses 'Fan Chatter' About Purported Rivalry Between Bethesda and Fallout: New Vegas Developer Obsidian IGN · 45d ago broke it first
Questions people are asking
What specific Fallout projects are currently in development?
Bethesda has confirmed Fallout 5, a Fallout 3 Remaster, and a new expansion for Fallout 76 are on track.
How did Todd Howard describe the relationship with Obsidian?
Howard dismissed reports of a rivalry or grudge, stating there is a "huge amount of mutual respect" between the companies.
Are there other franchises mentioned in Bethesda's roadmap?
Yes, The Elder Scrolls 6 is in development, and there is a closer partnership with ZOS for the Elder Scrolls franchise.
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