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Bethesda unions mobilize protests against Xbox layoffs with ‘Save Our Devs’ rally

Bethesda Game Studios’ union members are organizing a ‘Save Our Devs’ protest across ZeniMax offices in Rockville, Austin, Dallas, and Montreal on July 15 in response to Microsoft/Xbox’s announced 3,200 layoffs (1,600 immediate). Union leaders say about 440 positions across Bethesda Game Studios, ZeniMax Online, id Software, ZeniMax Workers United, and ZeniMax corporate are affected and insist they must bargain over the reductions, seeking preferential transfers, stronger severance, extended healthcare, and recall rights. The move comes amid morale declines and concerns for projects like The Elder Scrolls VI, with Xbox CEO Asha Sharma also co-leading a U.S. Fed productivity task force on employment.

via Eurogamer.net|

#bethesda-game-studios #layoffs #save-our-devs

business21 hours ago•5 min saved

Bethesda unions mobilize after 440 layoffs spark protests and recall demands

OneBGS members across Bethesda Game Studios, Id Software and ZeniMax Online Studios plan protests next week in Montreal, Rockville, Austin and Texas after 440 staff were laid off amid Microsoft/BGS restructuring. The union says it has rights to effects bargaining and is demanding preferential transfers to open Xbox/Microsoft roles, stronger severance and extended healthcare, and recall rights for laid-off workers; Microsoft/BGS say the cuts aim to align talent with core franchises, and the union notes this is the third ZeniMax studio to unionize while the fight continues at the bargaining table.

via GamesIndustry.biz|

#bethesda-game-studios #business #layoffs

technology29 days ago•19 min saved

TES6 Progress Sparks Optimism, But Release Window Remains Years Out

The Elder Scrolls 6 is reportedly progressing well, with Matt Booty saying it “looks amazing” and will be revealed at the right time; however, eight years after its announcement, the game won’t arrive soon, and questions about platform exclusivity and where it will launch remain open.

via Push Square|

#bethesda-game-studios #elder-scrolls-6 #microsoft

gaming2 months ago•32 min saved

Terran Armada DLC Fails to Restart Starfield's Momentum

Bethesda's Starfield Terran Armada expansion (released April 7 for $9.99 and paired with the Free Lanes update) has not reversed the game's fortunes, drawing mixed-to-negative Steam reviews and only modest engagement — Steam’s all-time peak of 330k concurrent players seems distant, with Terran Armada peaking around 27k this week and Twitch seeing roughly 13k peak viewers — highlighting a tepid reception and limited impact on the broader player base.

via Insider Gaming|

#bethesda-game-studios #free-lanes #gaming

gaming3 months ago•11 min saved

Todd Howard hints TES VI will be leaner and more scalable than Starfield

In a recent interview, Todd Howard offered a few glimpses into The Elder Scrolls VI, emphasizing a leaner, more scalable development with Creation Engine 3, early hardware considerations, and fewer public reveals, while noting TES VI is still likely years away and not coming in 2026.

via Eurogamer|

#bethesda-game-studios #creation-engine-3 #elder-scrolls-vi

gaming4 months ago•71 min saved

Iron Galaxy Teases Fallout 3 and New Vegas Remasters, Sparking Studio Speculation

A LinkedIn teaser from Iron Galaxy hints the studio is involved in Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas remasters (possibly with other teams). The remasters are described as Unreal Engine 5 upgrades that preserve original gameplay systems, while Bethesda is reportedly moving forward with Fallout 5. The projects are expected to release on Xbox platforms and could appear on Xbox Game Pass.

via Windows Central|

#bethesda-game-studios #fallout #gaming

gaming5 months ago•13 min saved

Switch 2 leaks point to 2026 releases for Fallout 4 and Indiana Jones

A Deallabs leak suggested Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition would land on Nintendo Switch 2 on April 28, 2026 (retail with a download code) and Indiana Jones and The Great Circle on May 12, 2026 (retail; digital timing uncertain). Skyrim was also noted for a Switch 2 retail release as a download code. An update later confirms more concrete windows: Fallout 4 releasing February 24, 2026 and Indiana Jones on May 12, 2026, with further Nintendo Direct announcements possible.

via Nintendo Everything|

#bethesda-game-studios #elder-scrolls-skyrim-switch-2 #fallout-4-anniversary-edition

gaming5 months ago•7 min saved

Fallout 76 to receive early February fix after patch issues

Bethesda says Fallout 76 is addressing issues from the latest update, including the disabled Weekly Raid Challenge and various quest, UI and combat glitches, with a fix planned for the first week of February. The patch notes outline several fixes and a few undocumented changes, including a Charged melee mod in the Gleaming Depths raid and other weapon mods, but no firm date beyond early February. The Fallout TV series Season 2 is boosting interest in the game.

via Eurogamer|

#bethesda-game-studios #burning-springs #fallout-76

gaming5 months ago•2 min saved

February Patch Targets Fallout 76 UI, Combat and Loot Issues

Bethesda says Fallout 76’s February update (first week of February) will fix several post-update issues including an empty Build Menu caused by a C.A.M.P. skin, the erratic New category in Pip-Boy, Grunt and Head Hunts spawning only 1-star enemies, C.A.M.P. items purchased with Gold Bullion not appearing, and Cryo status effects not applying. Investigations continue into armor resistances and reports of players feeling

via Fallout | Bethesda.net|

#bethesda-game-studios #bug-fix #fallout-76

gaming5 months ago•7 min saved

TES6 Lead Dream Was Empire Strikes Back–Style Cliffhanger, Former Bethesda Dev Says

Former Bethesda designer Kurt Kuhlmann says The Elder Scrolls 6 was envisioned as an Empire Strikes Back–style cliffhanger with the Thalmor on the march; he was told he’d lead the project but was offered a different role, and after years of Starfield-related delays TES6 is now back in active development.

via Eurogamer|

#bethesda-game-studios #elder-scrolls #empire-strikes-back

games5 months ago•69 min saved

TES6 Reveal Aimed to Ease Skyrim Backlash, Says Former Bethesda Artist

Former Bethesda lead artist Nate Purkeypile says The Elder Scrolls 6 was announced so early to prevent fan backlash after the long wait since Skyrim, noting the high expectations around the series and that Bethesda is willing to delay to ensure quality, as evidenced by Starfield’s development—TES6 was revealed with Starfield in 2018 and could stretch into a lengthy wait before release, reflecting a no‑win situation shaped by fan anticipation.

via GamesRadar+|

#bethesda-game-studios #elder-scrolls-6 #fan-expectations

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

"Fallout 76 Teases Major Map Expansion and Hellish New Area in Latest Update"

Fallout 76 is introducing its first major map expansion, Skyline Valley, which is based on the Shenandoah Valley and will be released in June 2024. This update brings a new biome, 28 points of interest, new weather elements including tornadoes, and three new creature archetypes. Players with access to the PTS can explore the new region now, marking a significant change to the game's map for the first time in almost six years.

via Insider Gaming|

#bethesda-game-studios #fallout-76 #gaming

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

"Insights from Bethesda Director on Fallout 5's Prolonged Development"

Emil Pagliarulo, studio design director at Bethesda Game Studios, explained that the delay in developing Fallout 5 is due to the team's focus on updating tech and working on other projects like Starfield and Elder Scrolls 6. He emphasized the need for time and resources to create great content, indicating that Fallout 5 likely won't arrive until at least 2030.

via Insider Gaming|

#bethesda-game-studios #emil-pagliarulo #fallout-5

gaming2 years ago•2 min saved

"Fallout 4's Next-Gen Update Causes Delay for Fallout: London Mod"

The release of the Fallout: London mod for Fallout 4 is delayed indefinitely due to the upcoming current-generation update for the game, which may affect mod compatibility. The mod's large size also presents challenges for release on consoles, but discussions are ongoing with potential hosts. The exact release date is uncertain, as the team needs to ensure compatibility with the new update, but a player count resurgence for the Fallout franchise is noted amid a franchise-wise sale and the well-received Fallout TV series.

via Windows Central|

#bethesda-game-studios #current-generation-update #fallout-4

gamingtechnology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Fallout 4 Next-Gen Update Brings 60 FPS and New Content to PS5, Xbox, and PC"

Fallout 4's new-gen update, arriving on April 25 for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, brings 60 FPS, increased resolutions, stability improvements, and more. PC players will also receive a free update with widescreen support, quest updates, and bug fixes. Additionally, Bethesda Game Studios is releasing free Creation Club items, including the Enclave Remnants quest and various workshop items.

via Game Informer|

#bethesda-game-studios #fallout-4 #gamingtechnology