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Fallout 76 gets free next-gen upgrade and The Slasher event on September 15
gaming6 days ago

Fallout 76 gets free next-gen upgrade and The Slasher event on September 15

Bethesda announced that Fallout 76 will receive a free Xbox Series X|S upgrade on September 15, delivering 60 FPS on Series X|S, 4K resolution, and gen-9 optimizations (with better draw distances, shadows, and VRR), alongside a new in‑game experience called The Slasher. The update also brings platform-specific improvements and features such as weapon crafting at workbenches and Legacy Seasons, with ongoing optimization for multiple consoles.

via trueachievements.com|
#bethesda#fallout-76#free-upgrade
Bethesda Veterans Say Layoffs Spiked After Microsoft Takeover, Rally Gathers Support
news7 days ago

Bethesda Veterans Say Layoffs Spiked After Microsoft Takeover, Rally Gathers Support

Kotaku reports Xbox developers are rallying under the Save Our Devs banner, backed by the One Bethesda Game Studio union and the CWA, to protest widespread layoffs at Xbox studios. They say about 1,600 workers have been laid off so far and more cuts are planned by mid-next year, with claims that layoffs were rare at Bethesda before Microsoft’s involvement. Veterans warn that morale and institutional knowledge are suffering as experienced staff leave, and note they submitted a reduction-in-force proposal months ago without a Microsoft response. An unfair-labor-practice complaint with the NLRB is in progress, while organizers hope the rally galvanizes support and prompts negotiations on layoffs already underway.

via Kotaku|
#bethesda#gaming#layoffs
Upcoming Fallout 4 Creations patch may break mods; Skyrim patch on the way
gaming7 days ago

Upcoming Fallout 4 Creations patch may break mods; Skyrim patch on the way

Bethesda announced a new Creations patch for Fallout 4 with general improvements, advising players to back up saves and note mod load orders before updating since patches can disrupt mods. A similar Creations update for Skyrim is in development with no release date yet. Mod communities rely on these updates to sustain playthroughs, even though compatibility headaches can occur until creators release post-patch fixes.

via Eurogamer|
#bethesda#fallout-4#gaming
Giant inflatable rat interrupts Xbox chief’s TES6 preview as Bethesda layoffs spark protests
gaming13 days ago

Giant inflatable rat interrupts Xbox chief’s TES6 preview as Bethesda layoffs spark protests

An early internal preview of The Elder Scrolls VI by Xbox CEO Asha Sharma was interrupted by a giant inflatable rat placed by the CWA union outside Bethesda’s Rockville offices to protest recent layoffs. The protest follows WARN-notice layoffs (166 at Bethesda Rockville; part of a broader 3,200-employee cut plan with 1,600 remaining in 2026) and ongoing “Save our Devs” actions, highlighting tensions as Xbox faces financial strain and workforce reductions. Sharma shared praise for TES6 on X, while Bethesda’s official account acknowledged the visit, and observers frame the event as a distraction from layoffs amid Xbox’s wider challenges and a related BDS boycott list over Microsoft’s Gaza involvement.

via Eurogamer.net|
#bethesda#elder-scrolls-vi#gaming
Xbox Chief Praises TES VI as Bethesda Faces Layoffs and Worker Protests
technology14 days ago

Xbox Chief Praises TES VI as Bethesda Faces Layoffs and Worker Protests

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma visited Bethesda Game Studios and publicly lauded The Elder Scrolls VI, even as workers protested layoffs and labor issues with inflatables, posters, and flags outside the Rockville studio. Microsoft recently cut about 1,600 jobs, with more reductions planned, fueling morale concerns at Bethesda and other studios like id Software. The visit and tweets highlight a tension between nostalgia-driven marketing and ongoing labor disputes within the company.

via Aftermath|
#bethesda#elder-scrolls-vi#layoffs
Morrowind Critics Find a Vast, Beautiful World With Rough Edges
games15 days ago

Morrowind Critics Find a Vast, Beautiful World With Rough Edges

Kotaku’s Warp Week 2002 review roundup shows The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind earning high scores from outlets like Game Informer, GameSpot, IGN, PC Gamer, and GameSpy, while critics note clunky combat, technical bugs, and heavy hardware demands. Fans praise the expansive, detail-rich world, deep character customization, and strong exploration, but reviewers rail against open-world overwhelm and uneven mechanics, illustrating a tension between lofty ambition and its practical flaws.

via Kotaku|
#bethesda#elder-scrolls-3-morrowind#games
Switch 2 bows to Tamriel: Oblivion Remastered shows first gameplay
gaming17 days ago

Switch 2 bows to Tamriel: Oblivion Remastered shows first gameplay

Early gameplay footage has emerged of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered on Nintendo Switch 2, ahead of its August 11 release. The demo showcases a 30fps target with docked 1080p and handheld 900p, aided by DLSS for image quality. The remaster includes the Shivering Isles and Knights of the Nine DLC, with mouse controls confirmed and multiple editions noted in advance of launch.

via Nintendo Everything|
#bethesda#dlss#gameplay
Fallout 3 Remaster Could Finally Break the Original's Tech Boundaries, Ex-Bethesda Dev Says
gaming20 days ago

Fallout 3 Remaster Could Finally Break the Original's Tech Boundaries, Ex-Bethesda Dev Says

An interview with ex-Bethesda artist Nate Purkeypile argues the Fallout 3 Remaster should fix the original game’s technical constraints—such as lighting, memory budgets, and textures—by leveraging modern hardware, potentially realizing Bethesda’s intended vision; he notes Oblivion Remaster (2025) as a preview and cites Skyrim as a future goal, framing the remaster as a chance to bring the classic up to current standards.

via Insider Gaming|
#bethesda#fallout-3#gaming