Even after all these years, Fallout: New Vegas remains the standout entry for many fans of the post-apocalyptic series. While the first two games earned cult classic status, New Vegas captured the perfect mix of freedom, storytelling, and chaos that players still adore.
Developed by Obsidian Entertainment, the 2010 release took the technical leaps introduced by Fallout 3 and built upon them, creating a richer and more reactive world. It’s no surprise that players continue to call for a sequel—and with the Fallout Prime Video series seemingly heading to the neon-soaked New Vegas Strip, those hopes have only grown stronger.
Unfortunately, a recent update from Obsidian suggests that a return to the Mojave isn’t in the cards anytime soon.
Obsidian Is Focused on Its Own Worlds
As reported by GamesRadar+, Obsidian’s VP of Operations Marcus Morgan and VP of Production Justin Britch recently appeared on The Game Business podcast to discuss the studio’s direction. When asked about the persistent calls for a New Vegas follow-up, Morgan gently shut down the idea.
“I know everyone on the internet, on every game we announce, asks: When’s the next Fallout: New Vegas? When’s the next whatever?” he said. “But this year, all three of the games are IP that we’ve created. Our history prior to Microsoft surrounded working on others’ IP. And now our joy is in building our own worlds—and sequels to them.”
This statement makes it clear: Obsidian is investing fully in its original franchises rather than revisiting another studio’s property, such as Bethesda’s Fallout universe. While that’s a logical move for a team looking to solidify its creative identity, it’s still a tough blow for longtime fans dreaming of a true New Vegas successor.
A Glimmer of Hope for Fans
All is not lost, though. Rumors persist that Bethesda is working on a remaster of Fallout: New Vegas. Considering the care the studio put into revisiting The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, a modernized version of New Vegas could be a welcome consolation. A polished Mojave experience, loaded with technical upgrades, would easily soak up hundreds of hours from devoted wasteland wanderers.
And even if that doesn’t happen, the Fallout TV adaptation remains a promising way to return—at least spiritually—to New Vegas. Until then, the dream of a true sequel will have to stay buried under the desert sands a little while longer.
