# Bethesda Confirms Fallout 5 in Preproduction, Elder Scrolls 6 as Primary Focus

Bethesda's studio chief announced that Fallout 5 is now in preproduction, while The Elder Scrolls 6 remains the company's primary development focus. The update follows recent layoffs at Xbox, the parent company. This clarifies Bethesda's game development roadmap and priorities for the coming years.

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- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/gaming/news/fallout-5-elder-scrolls-6-game-updates-bethesda-todd-howard-1236814611/) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:01:21 +0000