Fallout Developers Express Enthusiasm for a New Entry, But Creative Freedom is Key
Several key Fallout developers, including Fallout: New Vegas director Josh Sawyer, have voiced their interest in contributing to a new Fallout game. However, their participation hinges on a crucial factor: the opportunity to explore fresh creative avenues.
The Need for Novelty
In a recent YouTube Q&A, Sawyer emphasized the importance of creative freedom. He stated his willingness to helm another Fallout title, but only if it allows for significant innovation: "Any project depends on 'what are we doing, what are the boundaries, what am I allowed to do and not allowed to do?'" He clarified that restrictive constraints would render the project unappealing, as the core motivation for involvement stems from exploring uncharted creative territory.
This sentiment is echoed by other developers. Last year, Fallout co-creators Tim Cain and Leonard Boyarsky expressed their openness to a Fallout: New Vegas remaster, but only under conditions that permit creative exploration. Cain highlighted the need for novelty as the driving force behind his involvement in past RPG projects, stating, "Every RPG I've ever made offered me something new and different...If someone came to me and said, 'You want to make a Fallout game?' My answer is 'Well, what's new?'"
Obsidian's Perspective
Obsidian Entertainment CEO Feargus Urquhart also expressed his desire to work on another Fallout game, given the chance. However, as of January last year, he confirmed that no such project was currently underway, citing Obsidian's busy schedule with titles like Avowed, Grounded, and Outer Worlds 2. While he expressed a strong personal interest, the timing remains uncertain. He stated, "I would love to make another Fallout before I retire. My hope is that’ll happen, but we’ll have to wait and see."
The future of the Fallout franchise and the involvement of these talented developers remains to be seen, but their shared emphasis on creative freedom suggests that any new entry would need to offer a compellingly fresh approach to satisfy their vision.
