Microsoft reportedly plans Fallout: New Vegas and Fallout 3 remakes for Xbox, according to multiple gaming industry reports. Windows Central's Jez Corden detailed both projects in a 2026 Xbox preview, describing the Fallout 3 remake as following The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered's approach.
The New Vegas remake would revisit Obsidian Entertainment's 2010 RPG, which recently saw player counts double following Amazon Prime Video's Fallout Season 2. SteamDB data shows New Vegas concurrent players surged alongside Fallout 4's jump from 20,000 to 40,000 users after the TV show's mid-December 2025 premiere.
Bethesda's Todd Howard previously acknowledged fan demand for Fallout 3 remastered during a Dexerto interview, stating "we're working on a whole bunch of stuff." The Fallout 3 project originally surfaced in Microsoft-FTC court documents during the Activision acquisition proceedings.
Amazon's interactive Fallout website features a countdown timer that sparked remaster speculation, but Windows Central reports it likely reveals Season 3 location details instead. The streaming series has driven renewed interest across the franchise, with Fallout 76 and even 2008's Fallout 3 doubling their Steam player counts.
Microsoft will host an Xbox Developer Direct later this month, though Playground Games represents the only confirmed participant. Industry sources suggest Fable, Forza Horizon 6, Gears of War: E-Day, and Halo: Campaign Evolved could appear alongside potential Fallout announcements.
Bethesda marks its 40th anniversary in 2026, while Blizzard celebrates 35 years. Both companies plan major reveals throughout the year, with BlizzCon scheduled for September potentially showcasing a StarCraft third-person shooter according to separate reports.
The Fallout franchise remains Microsoft's priority following its acquisition of Bethesda parent ZeniMax Media. Howard recently called Fallout "the franchise that Bethesda is doing the most in" during a GQ magazine interview, hinting at multiple unannounced projects.
Existing Fallout titles continue attracting players through cross-media exposure. Fallout appears in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 soon, while Fallout 4's Switch 2 port arrives in 2026 alongside the game's Anniversary Edition updates.
Remaster development follows successful TV adaptation strategies across gaming. Amazon's Fallout series, produced by Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy's team, has demonstrated how streaming content can revitalize decades-old game franchises through modern storytelling approaches.
Microsoft's 2026 gaming strategy reportedly includes four new Obsidian Entertainment projects alongside the Fallout remakes. The company continues expanding its first-party portfolio while leveraging acquired IP across Xbox, PC, and cloud platforms.
