Very few details onFallout 3 have been revealed, but it's tantalizing to speculate on what Bethesda can do with the license, given their success withThe Elder Scrolls series. A Bethesda spokesman clarified that the company has been looking at acquiring theFallout license for some time. Additionally, Bethesda explained that the only definite platform forFallout 3 is the PC, though given that the new license rights allow for development and publication on all consoles, it's safe to assume Bethesda has plans in this space as well.
"We're extremely excited about this opportunity and what it means both for Bethesda and forFallout fans around the world," said Vlatko Andonov, president of Bethesda Softworks. "Fallout is one of the great RPG franchises. Millions ofFallout games have been sold worldwide, and fans have been eagerly awaiting the release of aFallout 3 title. Bethesda's proven expertise in this genre, building on our experience and the tremendous success we have enjoyed with our cutting-edgeElder Scrolls series, will enable us to create the next chapter ofFallout that is worthy of the franchise."
Bethesda will developFallout 3 alongside the nextElder Scrolls title, both under the direction of Todd Howard.
"We are overjoyed," said Howard. "Fallout is one of my favorite games, and we plan to develop a visually stunning and original game forFallout 3 with all the hallmarks of a great RPG: player choice, engaging story, and non-linearity."
As these things usually go, Bethesda's big announcement of course leaves plenty of questions to be answered, and the company is keeping most details under wraps for now, including game details and possible release schedule. Information is sure to be revealed as development progresses, and you can bet we'll be bothering the good folks at Bethesda for more tasty details in the meantime. Stay tuned.
