Fallout veterans express enthusiasm for a new entry, but creative freedom is key.
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The possibility of a new Fallout game has sparked considerable interest among key developers. Fallout: New Vegas director Josh Sawyer, in a recent YouTube Q&A, voiced his willingness to helm another title, but emphasized the crucial role of creative freedom. He highlighted the importance of project parameters, stating that restrictive constraints would diminish the appeal. The driving force, he explained, is the opportunity to explore uncharted creative territory. Without that, the project loses its allure.
This sentiment is echoed by other Fallout developers. Last year, co-creators Tim Cain and Leonard Boyarsky expressed their desire to work on a Fallout: New Vegas remaster. In an interview with The Gamer, Cain emphasized the need for novelty. He stated that past involvement stemmed from the unique creative opportunities each project presented. A new Fallout game, he argued, needs a compelling, innovative element to justify its creation. Simply replicating past successes wouldn't be enough to entice him back.
Obsidian CEO Feargus Urquhart also shared his enthusiasm for another Fallout project, should the opportunity arise. However, in a January 2023 interview with Game Pressure, he confirmed that no such project was currently underway. Obsidian's current commitments to Avowed, Grounded, and Outer Worlds 2 leave little room for new ventures in the immediate future. While expressing a strong personal desire to contribute to another Fallout game before retirement, Urquhart acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding such a possibility.
