Obsidian's Cain Explores Fallout Future

Fallout: New Vegas director Josh Sawyer, along with other key Fallout developers, has expressed enthusiasm for a new entry in the series. However, their participation hinges on a crucial factor: creative freedom.

Fallout Developers Open to a New Game, But with a Condition

The Need for Novelty

In a recent YouTube Q&A, Sawyer stated his willingness to helm another Fallout title, but only if provided substantial creative leeway. He emphasized the importance of defining project boundaries and permissible creative exploration. Without sufficient freedom, the project loses its appeal. He highlighted the unattractiveness of working on a project that restricts exploration of desired themes.

This sentiment is echoed by other developers. Last year, Fallout co-creators Tim Cain and Leonard Boyarsky voiced their interest in a Fallout: New Vegas remaster. In an interview with The Gamer, Cain clarified that his involvement depends on the opportunity to introduce innovative elements. He stressed the need for novelty, explaining that every RPG he's worked on offered unique creative challenges that fueled his passion. He wouldn't undertake another Fallout project without a compellingly fresh concept.

Obsidian CEO Feargus Urquhart also expressed his desire for another Fallout project, should the opportunity arise. However, in a January 2023 Game Pressure interview, he confirmed that no such project was currently underway, citing Obsidian's commitments to Avowed, Grounded, and Outer Worlds 2. While he expressed a strong personal desire to contribute to another Fallout game before retirement, the timing remains uncertain, dependent on Obsidian's future project pipeline.