Fallout 4: Is Bethesda Softworks Making an MMO?

Ravi Sinha — Sun, 15 Sep 2013 16:44:23 +0000

It may seem far-fetched enough, especially considering that Bethesda is already working on The Elder Scrolls Online with Zenimax Online Studios, but the pieces seem to fit more or less. The question is: Is Bethesda really going to have Fallout 4, or the next game in the franchise, be an MMO?

Consider this: Bethesda wrapped up development for Skyrim with the final DLC, after which they revealed they would be moving on to a new project. Also, Bethesda purchased the full rights for a Fallout MMO from Interplay in 2012. Wouldn’t it make sense around that time to begin development for the same? And for that matter, it fits with Bethesda’s Pete Hines constantly stating that the project would take time.

It could very well be an MMO, but considering that The Elder Scrolls Online is in development and heading to consoles, does it make sense to have two MMOs? We’ll find out in the coming months – maybe even years – but would you prefer this to a true single-player sequel? Let us know in the comments below.

Work On Fallout MMO Can Continue!

James Reith — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 23:20:57 +0000

The trials and tribulations of the Fallout MMO story are almost novel worthy. In a nut shell, here is where the Bethesda vs. Interplay story currently stands: Bethesda, owners of the Fallout franchise, were denied a preliminary injunction against Interplay, original creators of the Fallout series. Had the injunction gone through this would have prevented Interplay from using anything to do with Fallout in Fallout Online’s production for a limited time. The legal troubles are far from over though, as licencing issues still mean the game may not see launch (even if completed).

Thanks to Joystiq for the info.

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Fallout 4: Is Bethesda Softworks Making an MMO?

Work On Fallout MMO Can Continue!