Fallout 5 'Greenlit'? Let's Not Get Our Pip-Boys in a Twist Just Yet...
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Rumours suggest Fallout 5 has been greenlit, but development might be further off than we hope, especially since Bethesda is busy with other projects, and something called 'Project Blackbird' got the axe to clear the path. Basically, good news, but temper your expectations, mate.
Right, so the rumour mill's been churning, and apparently, Fallout 5 has been given the 'fully greenlit' seal of approval. This is according to Jez Corden, executive editor at Windows Central, who dropped the bomb on the Xbox Two Podcast (spotted by the eagle-eyed lot at Game Rant).
Now, before you start raiding your bottle cap stash in celebration, let's take a deep breath and apply a healthy dose of skepticism. "Fully greenlit" sounds promising, doesn't it? Like the engines are firing and we're about to blast off into a new post-apocalyptic adventure. But what does it *actually* mean?
Corden reckons that while Fallout 5 is a go, Bethesda's got their plates piled high. They're knee-deep in Starfield DLC and wrestling with the behemoth that is The Elder Scrolls 6. So, who's actually going to *make* Fallout 5? Are we talking about a crack team of wasteland wanderers, or will it be farmed out to a smaller studio? The thought makes you wonder, doesn't it?
There's also a bit of a downer attached to this news. Corden mentioned that Project Blackbird, an alleged MMO, has been canned. Apparently, Microsoft decided that another Fallout game was a safer bet than Blackbird, because let's be honest, who *doesn't* love a good romp through a radioactive wasteland?
The Fallout series definitely has a legacy. From the original isometric titles to Bethesda's open-world epics, there's no denying its impact. Fallout 4 sold a bloody load of copies, and the recent TV show has brought in a whole new wave of wasteland enthusiasts. But can Bethesda juggle all these projects and still deliver a worthy successor?
Other rumours have been floating about too. Whispers of a Fallout 3 remaster have been making the rounds, which, fair dinkum, I wouldn't mind. It would tide us over while we wait for the next mainline entry. But again, take it with a pinch of salt.
Look, I'm excited, don't get me wrong. A new Fallout is always something to look forward to. But let's not get carried away just yet. We've seen enough hype trains derail to know that a 'green light' doesn't necessarily mean a smooth ride to release. Time to settle in and wait for some concrete details before we start planning our character builds.
Tags: Fallout 5, Bethesda, Rumors, Gaming News, Open World
Original article: Game Rant