Amidst the turbulence of restructuring and internal uncertainty at Xbox, Bethesda Game Studios has broken its silence, dropping a manifesto detailing its development trajectory and the roadmap for its crown jewel franchises.

On the 17th, Bethesda Game Studios tipped its hat to the 500 million players who have stuck around for the past 40 years, outlining a vision for the studio's future. In a statement, Bethesda Game Studios noted, "We are strengthening collaboration across teams to deliver games faster, support them longer, and continue building these worlds with you for decades to come," framing their current achievements and future ambitions in a rather optimistic light.

First up, Starfield, which has recently pulled in over 17 million players, remains a cornerstone of the studio's portfolio. Bethesda Game Studios is doubling down on the project, announcing the 'Settled Systems' update—a third-year expansion packed with fresh narrative beats and gameplay tweaks—alongside the 'Starborn' content and creation expansions slated for next year. They also boasted that creators in their ecosystem have pocketed over $10 million (approximately 14.8 billion won) in royalties through the creation tools.

The Fallout IP, enjoying a massive surge thanks to its recent media crossovers, also received a spotlight. The Fallout 76 expansion 'Raven Rock' is locked in for next year, while Fallout 4 has officially crossed the 35 million units sold mark just in time for its 10th anniversary. To top it off, Bethesda Game Studios confirmed that remasters for Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas are currently in the works.

Bethesda Game Studios also hinted at external collaborations to expand the Fallout universe. For starters, working with partners on a reality show based on Fallout Shelter, while the production for season 3 of the Fallout series is already underway. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the franchise in 2027, Bethesda Game Studios plans to host a 'Fallout Day' live event in Washington D.C. Furthermore, a new Fallout project is being developed in partnership with long-time collaborators, Obsidian Entertainment.

Finally, the studio confirmed that the 'Creation Engine 3' will serve as the technical backbone for their next-gen RPGs. This engine is currently powering the simultaneous development of The Elder Scrolls 6 and Fallout 5, with the latter currently sitting in the pre-production stage.

Bethesda Game Studios concluded by stating, "We are investing in technology, unifying teams, supporting live games, and branching out into new forms of entertainment, all while crafting our next-gen RPGs. We couldn't be more excited about what's ahead, and we wanted to share as much as possible. We can't thank you enough for all the love you've shown us and our worlds, and we look forward to continuing this journey with you."