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New rumours suggest Bethesda is revisiting two of its most iconic RPGs. Recent backend activity on Steam indicates that remakes for Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas may be in development. While Bethesda has not made an official announcement, eagle-eyed fans have spotted convincing evidence on the storefront.
The Evidence on Steam
Users on the Fallout subreddit recently noticed strange behaviour regarding specific Fallout entries. This activity suggests re-releases are imminent.
A Reddit user attempted to post a review for Fallout: New Vegas but failed. Steam blocked the action with a specific error message:
You must wait until this product has been released before writing a review for it.
This message typically appears for unreleased games. The user noted that Fallout 3 suffers from the same issue. However, other titles in the franchise do not show this error.
Both Fallout New Vegas and 3 are experiencing this issue on steam. Potential hint?
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Furthermore, another user found a discrepancy in the database. When searching for the franchise on Steam, the “Search” bar lists 12 games. Yet, the results page only displays 10 titles. This numerical gap implies hidden content exists within the store’s backend.
Say what you want but this is most definitely very suspicious.
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Caution Advisable
However, fans should take these rumours with a grain of salt. Steam is susceptible to bugs. Commenters pointed out that unrelated games, such as Batman: Arkham City and Kerbal Space Program, have produced similar “unreleased” error messages. Additionally, the game count discrepancy could simply result from region-locked versions or DLC errors. These facts should always be kept in mind before believing any random leaks and rumours on the internet.
Why Fans Want This
Despite the lack of official confirmation, the prospect is exciting. Fallout 3 (2008) transformed the series from an isometric RPG into a massive open-world success. Meanwhile, Obsidian Entertainment’s Fallout: New Vegas (2010) overcame early technical bugs to become a cult classic.
Updated retail releases would allow a new generation of players to experience the Wasteland. Remakes would also help Bethesda keep fans engaged while development continues on Fallout 5.
