{
  "id": 11116430,
  "title": "We're probably not getting a new Fallout game until well into the 2030s, but that's no reason to stop talking about them",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/were-probably-not-getting-a-new-fallout-game-until-well-into-the",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-01T04:53:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PC Gamer",
    "slug": "pc-gamer",
    "url": "https://www.pcgamer.com/games/fallout/were-probably-not-getting-a-new-fallout-game-until-well-into-the-2030s-but-thats-no-reason-to-stop-talking-about-them/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The last main installment in the Fallout series, Fallout 4, debuted in 2015. The next major game in the series, Fallout 5, is likely a decade or more away, as Bethesda first needs to complete and release The Elder Scrolls 6, which may also take a few years. While fans have enjoyed Fallout 76 and Microsoft's efforts led by Obsidian Entertainment, it's uncertain when Fallout 5 will finally arrive, possibly not until 2032 or even later. Despite the potential wait, it's essential to continue discussing the Fallout franchise. PC Gamer suggests a few thoughts on the series, such as remastering the first two games (Fallout and Fallout 2), playing Fallout 4 in Hardcore mode, and exploring the possibility of a more free-spirited Fallout TV series to deviate from established lore. Other ideas include making Fallout less centered on a Vault Dweller, embracing the existence of Fallout beyond the main games, and appreciating the success of Fallout Shelter alongside other spinoffs.",
  "summary": "The bombs may fall for real before then.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}