Bethesda has not announced Fallout 5, but Fallout 4 was a huge hit, and we expect Bethesda to release a follow-up in the future. Fallout is one of Bethesda’s biggest franchises and one that would surely be considered for a new installment in either the current or next-gen consoles. With its setting in a post-apocalyptic world, it would seem perfectly suited for new technology and games. With rumors recently making the rounds of possible game development, most are perhaps keen on hearing about the details of the next game in the series.
When should you expect it?
The first question in our minds is: when will it come out? A realistic expectation would be somewhere after 2024, given the fact that Bethesda does seem to have more urgent priorities such as the Elder Scrolls 6. However, fans can hope for an early release as well. If we look at the Fallout timeline we can see that Fallout 3 was released in 2008, while Fallout 4 came out in 2015. Therefore, according to the typical seven-year gap, 2022 would be the year for the next release. However, taking into account the issues created by the pandemic as well, it is more likely we will receive Fallout 5 in at least two years.
Where will it be set?
The setting for the game is very important for all players and so far Fallout has not disappointed us. The previous games are set in the post-apocalyptic United States, with one game in Washington, while the second one was in Boston. While some fans hope to see different continents as well, we will probably receive an American setting. In terms of cities, New Orleans appears to be a very popular guess, especially since a trademark application was seen online for Fallout New Orleans. This possibility has plenty of potential especially given the cultural richness of the south. Another possibility is Chicago, based on a small hint found in a previous game.
