While most companies are mucking around with providing smaller, unimpressive VR demos or proofs of concept, or just vertical slices cynically named ‘experiences’, Bethesda are jumping into the VR waters headfirst, porting no less than the entirety of Fallout 4 to the format. And in a recent interview with Glixel, Bethesda’s Todd Howard confirmed that yes, fans can expect all of Fallout 4 to be VR, not just some small part of it.

“That’s the promise of VR, being in a big virtual world,” he said. “The core experience, meaning you put on the headset and you’re standing in the world of Fallout and can go where you want, just that little bit is every bit as cool as you hope it would be. Once we did that, we were like, “OK, we gotta see where this goes.” We’re not so worried about how many we’re going to sell or what the market is. That will all sort itself out. We have an opportunity to make something really unique. We’d rather do that than make some other tiny experience. I don’t think that’s what people want from us.”

Howard also talked about what he feels Skyrim, which was recently remastered and re-released, lacks in, and how he would look into improving that. “I think if you look at our worlds and our environments, they’re really rewarding. I think on the character side, how the NPCs react to you is still not quite where we want it to be. There really isn’t a part of the game where we can’t say, ‘That could be better,'” he said.

It’s good to know that Howard and his team aren’t just content to rest on their laurels, but that they in fact want to push the envelope, while also learning from their past mistakes. I can’t wait to see what these guys come up with next.

Bethesda are among the developers who will be patching in compatibility for the PS4 Pro into their games – in fact, the Skyrim remaster already supports PS4 Pro now, with the issues in its support having been ironed out with patches – but it looks like Fallout 4 fans will have to wait a bit longer.

The newest patch for the game, which adds mod support to the game, has not added Pro support to it- this means that we are now left waiting for the next patch for Pro support, and the next patch does not yet have a date attached to it.

Things are a bit happier if you’re in the Xbox camp, as you finally got the new update for Skyrim‘s remaster that was made available earlier in the week for PC and PS4. The update just generally fixes some bugs and fixes for the game, but given how buggy Bethesda’s games are, I’m sure the extra stability will be appreciated. You can check out the patch notes for the update below:

Skyrim

• General stability and performance improvements
• Fixed issue related to using alt-tab while playing the game (PC)
• Fixed issue with water flow not rendering properly
• Fixed crash related to changing from werewolf back to human form
• Fixed crash related to reloading after changing Load Order of mods
• General bug fixing and improvements with browsing Mods

Fallout 4:

• General optimizations and performance improvements
• Fixed an issue in which some sound effects would not persist after reloading in an area
• Resolved an occasional crash when exiting to the Main Menu, and trying to start a New Game
• Fixed an issues with spaces in Mods search queries
• Cannot rate “WIP” Work in Progress Mods, and Mods can now only be rated after they have been downloaded
• Doubled the amount of browse-able tiles in the Mods menu
• Fixed a rare crash that would occur when a Mod had an unexpected data structure
• Fixed an issue in which Library and/or Favorite Mods categories would not display correctly in specific situations
• Fixed an issue in which some Mods images would not load when scrolling quickly
• A Sentry Bot firing dual Gatling Lasers will no longer cause the audio to cut out

As this generation has progressed, Sony are showing signs that they may be moving back away from their #4ThePlayers mantra, and back into a trap that characterized the later years of the PS2, and the early ones of the PS3.

There have been lots of smaller examples of Sony’s missteps, but the one that stands out for me the most is the tantrum that they threw over the mods in Fallout 4 and Skyrim‘s remaster on their console. They are actively blocking and obstructing content from their players, and they are actively hindering one of their most valuable development partners, and all for what?

Having fewer restrictions on mods does not seem to have compromised the integrity of the Xbox One as a system in any way, and in fact, has probably made gamers more receptive to Microsoft’s offerings, and Bethesda likelier to favor Microsoft (even more than usual) going forward. What did Sony gain from this?

In the meanwhile, PS4 owners are left with a stripped down mods experience- owing to all the restrictions that mods on PS4 have, not many people are willing to go to the effort of making their mods work with the system to begin with, and the few mods that are available are pretty tame. A recent reports claims there are six times more mods on Xbox One than on PS4– and all because of Sony’s restrictions. This stems due to the fact that the mod file sizes on PS4 is just restricted to 1GB compared to 5GB on Xbox One.

The restrictions on mods on PS4 are unacceptable, Sony- you need to fix this.

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Mod Support For PS4

Mod support will come to Skyrim first. Bethesda and Sony have worked hard to make this possible. Mods on PlayStation 4 will allow you to modify and create your own content by using our Creation Kit. You will not be able to upload external assets with your PlayStation 4 mods, but you will be able to use any assets that come with the game, as most mods do.

Mafia 3

Between Nam, losing his surrogate family and swearing vengeance on the Italian mob, Lincoln Clay is quite the busy killer in Mafia 3. Set in New Bordeaux, inspired by late 1960s New Orleans, Mafia 3 features a large open world full of rackets to break up, vehicles to hijack and criminal dens to infiltrate. With its GTA 5-esque cover system and huge assortment of weapons, Mafia 3 promises a compelling criminal caper – one that could see you entertain or exterminate your fellow partners. It’s out on October 7th for Xbox One, PS4 and PC.

Gears of War 4

Fenix is back but it’s JD instead of Marcus that’s the focus. Gears of War 4 takes place several years after the third game and between an oppressive government and The Swarm, the world has seen better days. The set piece heavy moments of the series return along with new weapons and characters. Multiplayer brings free-ish DLC and Gear Packs for various benefits but all you should know is that Horde mode is back and that’s all that matters. Gears of War 4 is out on October 11th for Xbox One and Windows 10.

WWE 2K17

While the WWE 2K games fall somewhere between entertainingly hilarious and shockingly poor, we’re still looking forward to WWE 2K17 when it releases on October 11th for PS3, PS4, Xbox One and Xbox 360. MyCareer mode has seen some major revamps, introducing Brock Lesnar as a major part of the story, while promos can now be cut during various interludes. There’s even a meter to indicate how well your promo engages the crowd. Gameplay additions include a new secondary submission system and the return of backstage brawls.

Shadow Warrior 2

Lo Wang is now Cyber Wang. Up to four players can decimate a future overrun by demons with quick movement, chainsaw katanas and akimbo-style gun wielding in Shadow Warrior 2. Customization, abilities, loot, random generation, increased movement possibilities – there’s a lot to unpack in the sequel. Thankfully, it still features procedural limb chopping. Who doesn’t love that? Shadow Warrior 2 arrives on October 13th for PC.

Battlefield 1

War is hell and in Battlefield 1, war has gotten a lot more…sandy. World War 1 is the newest setting as players control different factions across brand new maps. Head to Sinai Desert and lockdown various control points while avoiding sandstorms and armoured trains. Battle in the new Operations and War Pigeon mode, the former acting as a multi-round match and the latter involving pigeons (it’s cooler than that, we promise). Battlefield 1 is out on October 21st for Xbox One, PS4 and PC.

Civilization 6

It’s a new Civilization and people already hate it. What’s new, right? Civilization 6 has garnered quite the backlash already for its art style but we’re not complaining. The 4X title will introduce city “unstacking” as you manage various districts within your metropolis. A Civics tree is also being introduced to allow different paths to victory to be more viable. Watch out for it on October 21st for PC.

Titanfall 2

The tech test may have been mixed but Titanfall 2 just looks better and better the more we see it. Attrition will be making its return while comprehensive looks at the cosmetics and weapons make us even more excited for the possibilities. Titanfall 2‘s movement has also been further sped up, more intriguing maps (including the return of Angel City) have been showcased and the wait till October 28th is slowly becoming torturous. It will be out on Xbox One, PS4 and PC.

The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim — Special Edition

The Dragonborn rises again in The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim Special Edition. Don’t expect new content as Skyrim Special Edition packs together the base game, Dawnguard, Hearthfire and Dragonborn into one comprehensive, graphically updated package. Improved textures and effects can be expected but Skyrim Special Edition will also bring mods to the Xbox One version (sorry PS4 fans). PC players will receive a free upgrade for owning all previous content which offers even more incentive to revisit Skyrim on October 28th.

World of Final Fantasy

Look, we get it – chibi characters aren’t everyone’s cup of tea. But there are plenty of reasons to be excited. Aside from mixing together several signature Final Fantasy worlds, cameos from characters like Lightning, Tidus, Vivi, Squall, Cloud and many more can be expected. World of Final Fantasy at this stage seems more like a celebratory title but if the Active Time Battle and Mirage mechanics hold up, it could be a dark horse when it arrives on October 21st for PS4 and PS Vita.

Rez Infinite

Of the many VR titles releasing with PlayStation VR, we have to go with recommending Rez Infinite. Besides its eclectic music and gameplay style that look made for VR, Rez Infinite is one of the more underrated games of the Dreamcast/PS2 era. We may not get a full body feedback suit but we’re more than happy to dive into Rez Infinite when it releases on October 13th.

While the Kinect was largely a failure for gaming – as evidenced by the fact that it was dropped by Microsoft within years of the Xbox One S launching – it did see some very cool applications, at least on the Xbox 360. One of the coolest ones of these was its usage in the Xbox 360 version of Bethesda’s The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim, which let players shout dragon shouts to activate them in game- now you could shout out ‘Fus Roh Dah!’ in real life, and actually see it have an effect in game!

It was very cool, even though it was a novelty- which makes it sad that it won’t be returning in the upcoming The Elder Scrolls Skyrim: Special Edition, the remaster for the game on the Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Speaking on Twitter, Bethesda’s Pete Hines confirmed that Skyrim would not be supporting Kinect, or indeed, voice commands of any kind, with the remaster.

Which sucks- but I mean, with Microsoft having ditched the Kinect so hard themselves, is it really any surprise that third parties are doing it too? The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition launches on PS4, Xbox One and PC this October.

not doing Kinect/voice support

— Pete Hines (@DCDeacon) August 20, 2016

The rumors were all right- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is in fact going to be remastered, Bethesda confirmed at their E3 show this evening. The game looks incredible on the new consoles with multiple advanced rendering techniques, such as volumetric god ways, and dynamic depth of field, as well as new shaders for water and snow, making the game look far closer to its original graphical vision than it did in the original Xbox 360 and PS3 versions.

Bethesda also confirmed that the game will allow players to play mods on consoles- bringing the incredible modding community for Skyrim, which has kept the game alive and popular on PC over the last few years, since its original release, to Xbox and PlayStation players too.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is one of the most iconic games of all time, and one of the largest selling RPGs ever- so bringing it back for a new generation in such a great way sounds exciting to me. I can’t wait to see how well the game holds up.