It’s an exciting time for fans of the Fallout franchise as reports suggest that remastered versions of Fallout 3 and New Vegas are in the works under Microsoft’s umbrella. This news comes following the recent remake of The Elder Scrolls Oblivion that surprised fans in April 2025.
Speculation about a Fallout 3 remaster surfaced from leaked court documents related to Microsoft’s Blizzard acquisition, hinting at remasters for both Oblivion and Fallout 3. The addition of New Vegas to the remaster lineup seems logical, given its popularity compared to Fallout 3 and its development by Obsidian, now part of Microsoft’s portfolio.
There are whispers that Obsidian, with the recent inclusion of series co-creator Tim Cain, may be involved in a Fallout-related project, although no official confirmation has been made. The remasters are expected to receive a treatment similar to the one given to Oblivion, using Unreal Engine 5 for graphics and the original Bethesda engine for game logic.
While details on the remasters remain scarce, it is speculated that Bethesda may follow a similar remastering process as with Oblivion, given that Fallout 3 and New Vegas share the Gamebryo engine. The current success of the Fallout TV series, with high ratings on IMDb, adds to the excitement surrounding the potential remasters.
In a related development, Call of Duty is gearing up for a Fallout-themed collaboration in Black Ops 7, offering players the chance to engage with the Fallout universe through skins and limited-time events. Although Microsoft and Bethesda have not officially confirmed the Fallout remasters, Todd Howard’s recent statement about the franchise’s significance hints at potential projects in the pipeline.
With Fallout 5 still distant on the horizon as Bethesda’s next major undertaking after The Elder Scrolls 6, the prospect of remasters for Fallout 3 and New Vegas serves as a tantalizing treat for fans eagerly awaiting new content.