Bethesda Eyes Fallout Season 3 Elements for Future Games
Todd Howard confirms Fallout season 3 writing has begun and reveals ongoing discussions about incorporating TV show elements into upcoming game releases, though fans may need to wait years for major integration.
The second season of Prime Video's Fallout series just launched, but Todd Howard is already looking ahead to how the third season might influence future video game releases. The Bethesda Game Studios executive director disclosed that development teams are currently crafting scripts for the show's third installment while simultaneously exploring ways to weave television storylines into their gaming universe.
Cross-Media Collaboration Takes Shape
Speaking with industry publications, Howard shared insights into the collaborative process between television writers and game developers. "For us on the game and TV show side, we're writing season 3 now," Howard explained during recent interviews. The gaming veteran emphasized that both creative teams are actively discussing potential integration opportunities.
The studio head outlined their careful approach to blending media formats: "We're having those conversations now of, what are we doing in season 3 for the TV show, and what elements can we bring into our games at that time when it comes out that don't feel forced or fake." This measured strategy suggests Bethesda wants authentic crossover content rather than superficial tie-ins.
Fallout 76 Most Likely Candidate
Howard suspects that Fallout 76 will probably serve as the primary vehicle for incorporating television show elements into the gaming world. The multiplayer title already demonstrated this approach earlier this year when its Burning Springs expansion featured Walton Goggins' character The Ghoul, directly connecting the streaming series to the game environment.
While rumors circulate about a Fallout 3 remaster in development, Howard expressed skepticism about adding fresh storylines to nearly two-decade-old games. The developer's previous work on The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered suggests they prefer preserving original experiences rather than retrofitting new content into classic releases.
Long Wait for Major Integration
Fans hoping for significant crossover elements in Fallout 5 should temper their expectations. Howard previously stated that creating new Fallout games requires approximately five years of development time. With Bethesda currently focused entirely on The Elder Scrolls 6 production, the next numbered Fallout entry remains years away from release.