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Bethesda Game Studios Isn’t Using Generative AI Because “Artistic Intention” is Essential

Bethesda Game Studios Isn’t Using Generative AI Because “Artistic Intention” is Essential

“For us, we’re being incredibly cautious,” said Todd Howard, with the studio joining the ranks of Rockstar, PopCap, and more.

Starfield News is Coming “Soonish,” Says Todd Howard, But Don’t Expect “Starfield 2.0”

Starfield News is Coming “Soonish,” Says Todd Howard, But Don’t Expect “Starfield 2.0”

"I think it’s the kind of thing where if you love Starfield, we think you’re going to love this," says the studio's creative director.

The Elder Scrolls 6 Developed on Creation Engine 3, Team is “Happy Where It’s Headed”

The Elder Scrolls 6 Developed on Creation Engine 3, Team is “Happy Where It’s Headed”

Bethesda has spent "the last several years" upgrading Creation Engine 2 and is currently set to pass a "big milestone," says Todd Howard.

The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim Addresses Nintendo Switch 2 Performance Issues in Latest Update

The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim Addresses Nintendo Switch 2 Performance Issues in Latest Update

Along with general fixes for bugs and crashes, the update also hopes to reduce input lag with new locked frame rate options.

The Elder Scrolls 6 Director Likes to “Start Over” With Each Title: “How Do You File Away The Age?”

The Elder Scrolls 6 Director Likes to “Start Over” With Each Title: “How Do You File Away The Age?”

Bethesda's Todd Howard also reveals that even if the studio didn't get the rights to Fallout, it "wanted to do something post-apocalyptic."

Starfield’s Nintendo Switch 2 Port May Not Ever Release – Rumor

Starfield’s Nintendo Switch 2 Port May Not Ever Release – Rumor

The long-rumored Switch 2 port has apparently been "pushed out," according to a reliable industry insider, and may even be canned.

Fallout 5 Will Have Its Time, Suggests Todd Howard: “We’re Doing Other Things We Haven’t Announced”

Fallout 5 Will Have Its Time, Suggests Todd Howard: “We’re Doing Other Things We Haven’t Announced”

The latest statement from Bethesda's chief indicates that good things indeed come to those who are patient enough to wait.

Fallout 3 Remaster Studio is Aiming for Same Level of Polish as Oblivion Remastered – Rumor

Fallout 3 Remaster Studio is Aiming for Same Level of Polish as Oblivion Remastered – Rumor

A new report has indicated that the active development on the Fallout 3 remaster is still ongoing, and that the team is busy polishing it.

Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition for Switch 2 Arrives on February 24th

Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition for Switch 2 Arrives on February 24th

The controversial celebratory edition for Bethesda's 2015 role-playing game is finally coming to Nintendo Switch 2 later this month.

The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim’s Former Design Lead Thinks Studio Should Keep Using Creation Engine

The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim’s Former Design Lead Thinks Studio Should Keep Using Creation Engine

Bruce Nesmith spoke about the effort that goes into switching game engines and all the work done on the Creation Engine.

Starfield is a “Very Good Game,” Says Former Skyrim Lead, “Just Not What People Expected It to be”

Starfield is a “Very Good Game,” Says Former Skyrim Lead, “Just Not What People Expected It to be”

"Because it was released by Bethesda, the expectations were so much higher that it was seen differently," says Bruce Nesmith.

The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim Lead Designer Doesn’t Think a Morrowind Remaster Would Hold Up Today

The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim Lead Designer Doesn’t Think a Morrowind Remaster Would Hold Up Today

In an interview, Bruce Nesmith said that many players might cringe when trying to play Morrowind in the modern gaming landscape.

Fallout 5 – Former Skyrim Lead Designer Would Be “Shocked” if It Wasn’t Set in America

Fallout 5 – Former Skyrim Lead Designer Would Be “Shocked” if It Wasn’t Set in America

If he had a choice, however, Bruce Nesmith thinks "Tokyo would be great." "You could do a lot of very cool stuff out there."

The Elder Scrolls 6’s Setting Was Chosen During Development of Fallout 4 – Skyrim Co-Lead Designer

The Elder Scrolls 6’s Setting Was Chosen During Development of Fallout 4 – Skyrim Co-Lead Designer

Kurt Kuhlmann admitted that he was unsure if this decision had been changed since he wasn't involved with the franchise after Skyrim.

Fallout 4 Lead Designer, Writer Says it Was Originally Going to be Set in New York

Fallout 4 Lead Designer, Writer Says it Was Originally Going to be Set in New York

Ultimately, the fact that many other games, including Crysis 2 and 3, were also set in New York made Bethesda pick Boston instead.

Fallout: London Project Lead Says Bethesda Should Move On From Creation Engine for Fallout 5

Fallout: London Project Lead Says Bethesda Should Move On From Creation Engine for Fallout 5

"I'm really worried that they're gonna keep going with the Creation Engine," said Dean Carter when discussing possible new features.

The Elder Scrolls 6, Fallout 5 Are “No-Win” Situations for Bethesda, Says Former Lead Artist

The Elder Scrolls 6, Fallout 5 Are “No-Win” Situations for Bethesda, Says Former Lead Artist

Nate Purkeypile also expressed his belief about how a narrower scope than Starfield could potentially benefit The Elder Scrolls 6.

The Elder Scrolls 6 Was Announced Early to Make Sure People Weren’t Mad, Says Former Bethesda Artist

The Elder Scrolls 6 Was Announced Early to Make Sure People Weren’t Mad, Says Former Bethesda Artist

Nate Purkeypile also spoke about how internal pressure at the studio revolves more around ensuring quality than hitting a release date.

Fallout Games See Uptick in Concurrent PC Players in Midst of TV Show’s Second Season

Fallout Games See Uptick in Concurrent PC Players in Midst of TV Show’s Second Season

Fallout 3 might have seen the smallest rise among the Bethesda-era games, with 4, New Vegas and 76 getting many more players.

Fallout 3 Remaster is Still A “Planned Release,” But A Reveal Window Remains Unknown, Says Insider

Fallout 3 Remaster is Still A “Planned Release,” But A Reveal Window Remains Unknown, Says Insider

A mysterious countdown on Amazon's Fallout series website could indicate many things but it's likely not for the long-rumored remaster.