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gaming1 month ago•7 min saved

Todd Howard resurfaces on Reddit after layoffs, signaling Fallout 5 and TES6 in active development

After a six‑month Reddit hiatus, Bethesda Game Studios chief Todd Howard returned to thank fans and reveal a roadmap: Fallout 5 and The Elder Scrolls 6 are in active development, with closer collaboration planned with Obsidian on a Fallout project and ZeniMax Online on The Elder Scrolls’ ongoing development. The update follows Xbox layoffs and underscores community‑driven ideas, with Howard describing himself as a “professional lurker” who still listens to players for inspiration.

via Eurogamer.net|

#bethesda-game-studios #fallout-5 #gaming

gaming3 months ago•14 min saved

Indy Switch 2 Debuts First Pure Gameplay Footage for The Great Circle

A 15-minute video surfaces showing the first pure Nintendo Switch 2 gameplay for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, a first‑person single‑player adventure from MachineGames (exec. produced by Todd Howard) set between Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade. The footage showcases Indy’s whip, stealth, and puzzle-solving across globe-spanning locations, combining linear narrative with open-area exploration as fans get an extended look beyond the prior trailer; Xbox Game Studios will bring the title to Xbox on May 12, 2026, with Switch 2 availability tied to the platform’s lineup.

via Nintendo Everything|

#gameplay #gaming #indiana-jones

technology4 months ago•4 min saved

Pete Hines left Bethesda to shield the studio from corporate damage and mistreatment

Pete Hines, Bethesda’s longtime head of publishing, says he left the Microsoft-owned studio after Starfield because he felt he could not protect the company from what he described as damage and mistreatment under corporate changes. He cites mental-health strain and says he planned to depart after Starfield, but credits Todd Howard for supporting him through the exit while expressing respect for many Bethesda colleagues.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

#bethesda #microsoft #pete-hines

technology5 months ago•2 min saved

Todd Howard: TES6 Reveal Should Have Been More Casual

Bethesda chief Todd Howard says the TES6 reveal was mishandled and he’d rather keep details under wraps until players can actually play, balancing fan curiosity with business needs; the game is still in development with Creation Engine 3, and he avoids specifics for now.

via 80 Level|

#bethesda #elder-scrolls-6 #gaming-news

gaming5 months ago•18 min saved

Starfield finally heads to PS5: Todd Howard says it was inevitable

Todd Howard confirms Starfield's PS5 release was always the plan, calling the PS5 port inevitable after Microsoft’s Bethesda acquisition; Starfield previously launched on Game Pass with mixed reception, and the PS5 version arrives April 7, 2026 with DLC updates and price options of $50 for the base game and $70 for the full package, as observers track pre-orders and engagement to gauge its impact on a larger PS5 audience.

via Push Square|

#bethesda #gaming #playstation

gaming5 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

gaming5 months ago•4 min saved

Todd Howard: TES6 Announcement Should Have Stayed Hidden

Todd Howard says announcing The Elder Scrolls 6 in 2018 was not his preference and jokes that fans should pretend it doesn’t exist; he explains he’s cautious about early reveals and notes past releases like Fallout 4 and Starfield show Bethesda’s evolving approach, aiming to return TES6 to the studio’s classic style with few details until it’s playable.

via GameSpot|

#bethesda #elder-scrolls-6 #game-announcements

gaming5 months ago•78 min saved

Howard praises DLSS 5 in Starfield amid mixed reception

NVIDIA's DLSS 5, set to arrive on RTX 50-series this fall, has sparked backlash for reportedly AI-driven facial tweaks in games, but Bethesda's Todd Howard says DLSS 5 “brought Starfield to life” when tested. The tech is said to enhance lighting and environment without altering textures, though critics warn it can homogenize NPC appearances into an uncanny look. Digital Foundry notes it doesn’t touch game assets, while developers can tweak DLSS 5 per title, leaving its broad adoption still uncertain.

via Windows Central|

#dlss-5 #gaming #nvidia

technology5 months ago•7 min saved

Bethesda teases fresh Starfield details arriving soon

Bethesda hinted that new Starfield information is coming next week via social posts, with the official accounts teasing more details. The chatter aligns with rumors of a PS5 release date in early April and pre-orders starting March 18, while Starfield’s composer and fans comment on Todd Howard’s visionary approach.

via Eurogamer|

#bethesda #playstation #starfield

gaming5 months ago•4 min saved

Starfield Will Go Legendary With Time, Says Its Composer

Starfield’s composer Inon Zur argues the game wasn’t immediately understood at launch, but Todd Howard’s vision will eventually be recognized as legendary; the piece notes the title’s mixed reception relative to Skyrim/Fallout 4 and points to ongoing content like the Shattered Space DLC as part of its long arc.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

#bethesda-softworks #gaming #inon-zur

technology5 months ago•6 min saved

Starfield's Visionary Path: Composer Calls Howard Ahead of Its Time

Starfield’s longtime composer Inon Zur praises Todd Howard as a visionary, saying the game was ahead of its time and will eventually be legendary, while outlining his collaborative approach to scoring and noting that Bethesda plans to continue Starfield content beyond the Shattered Space DLC.

via Eurogamer.net|

#bethesda #inon-zur #starfield

technology6 months ago•8 min saved

Elder Scrolls 6 Advances Internally, But Release Timeline Stretches Years

The Elder Scrolls 6 has hit a major internal milestone and is now playable, but Bethesda says it’s still years away and remains the studio’s primary focus, with few gameplay demos expected before release and potential cross‑gen considerations linked to evolving hardware timelines.

via Push Square|

#bethesda #elder-scrolls-6 #game-development

gaming6 months ago•9 min saved

TES6 Will Return to Skyrim’s Roots, Bethesda Boss Says

Bethesda’s Todd Howard says The Elder Scrolls 6 will lean back toward the series’ classic Skyrim/Oblivion vibe, with most of the Skyrim team still at Bethesda and Creation Engine 3 powering the project, signaling a return to familiar TES design after Starfield and a long wait ahead.

via Eurogamer|

#bethesda #creation-engine-3 #elder-scrolls-6

technology6 months ago•4 min saved

Howard: Starfield Update Is Not a Sequel, More Content Ahead

Bethesda boss Todd Howard says the upcoming Starfield update is not Starfield 2.0 and will add content rather than a full sequel; the update is coming soon and Starfield will continue to receive updates for a while as Bethesda prioritizes Fallout and The Elder Scrolls 6, with the game described as a major 'Game Pass hours beast' for its large audience.

via Eurogamer|

#bethesda #game-pass #starfield

gaming6 months ago•10 min saved

Elder Scrolls 6 to Embrace Bethesda’s Classic RPG Roots, Howard Says

Todd Howard says The Elder Scrolls 6 will return to Bethesda’s classic RPG style after Starfield and Fallout 76 detours, with the game running on Creation Engine 3. No release date or setting has been disclosed, but most of Bethesda Game Studios is focused on TES6 and the studio plans to use AI tools in development.

via GameSpot|

#bethesda #creation-engine-3 #elder-scrolls-6