Rumored Approval of Fallout 5 Could Spell Trouble for Starfield

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So, like, here’s the buzz I stumbled upon, and it’s about Fallout 5, of all things! Apparently, there’s this rumor floating around from Jez Cordon at Windows Central. Yup, you heard it! Zenimax supposedly gave a thumbs-up to kick off Fallout 5’s development. Wild, right? But here’s the kicker: this could mean a bump in the road for Project Blackbird, that MMO gig from The Elder Scrolls Online crew. Assuming this chitchat is spot-on, Bethesda fans might have a lot to chew on in the coming years.

Now, no surprise folks are jazzed about Fallout making a comeback. It feels like it’s been ages since we got a solo player entry, right? Practically a decade! But honestly, wasn’t it sorta inevitable? I mean, everyone knew Bethesda couldn’t stay away from Fallout forever. But, here’s the twisty part: the timing, man! Bethesda’s been kinda shaky lately, with Starfield supposedly being the next big thing. And get this — Starfield hasn’t even had its second birthday yet, and people thought it’d be high on Bethesda’s to-do list for ages. But now? Things are wobbling a bit. Who knows, maybe Fallout 5 will steal the limelight.

Oh, and speaking of Starfield — yeah, remember when we thought it was gonna be this mega hit? Turns out, not quite. It’s caught the attention of a few die-hards, sure, but it’s nowhere near the icon status of Skyrim or Fallout 3. Some are crossing their fingers hoping for a miraculous boost with DLC or free goodies, but honestly, that hope’s on thin ice right now.

Quite a letdown was the Shattered Space DLC — remember the hype around the REV-8 patch? Expectations went off the charts, but then? Crickets. Seriously, the whole game’s been kinda MIA since. Bethesda mentioned they’ve big plans lined up for 2025, but, well, that was yonks ago, and now? Not a peep. Seems like folks are whispering Bethesda might just abandon ship regarding future DLC, given the lukewarm reception.

And, honestly, the rumored roll-out of Fallout 5? Not happening in isolation here. It’s kinda shaking up things in a post-Starfield launch world. Not only might Fallout hijack resources, but, frankly, it seems downright logical from a business angle.

Fallout’s riding a wave right now, with Fallout 76 surviving (against odds, might I add) and even the TV series giving it a shiny new coat. Meanwhile, Starfield’s just chilling, waiting for the spotlight that’s not coming anytime soon. Methinks ZeniMax and Microsoft see Fallout 5 as a slam dunk, especially after Starfield didn’t quite sizzle. So, Bethesda’s crew might be itching to dive back into familiar, more welcoming waters.

So, there’s the spiel — all tangled up in Bethesda’s whirlwind of what-the-heck’s-gonna-happen-next. Who would’ve thought, huh? Anyway — wait, what was I saying?

The end. Or maybe just the beginning? Who knows.