Bethesda has confirmed that the next-gen update for Fallout 4, which was highly anticipated by fans, has been delayed to 2024. This update aims to provide improvements to the game’s performance, including higher frame rates and enhanced graphics with 4K resolution support. While there hasn’t been much revealed beyond these improvements, fans were initially expecting the update in 2023 but will now have to wait until the following year.
The announcement of the delay came via Twitter from the official Fallout account, mentioning the team needs “a bit more time” to work on the next-gen update. Unfortunately, no additional details, trailers, or screenshots were shared regarding what specifically fans can expect from this update.
Considering the limited information and Bethesda’s recent busy schedule—particularly with the recent release of Starfield, an open-world RPG—it’s understandable why the Fallout 4 next-gen update might require more development time. Bethesda is likely focused on Starfield’s ongoing support, including the development of a major DLC expansion, which could be consuming much of the studio’s attention.
Amidst this delay, rumors have circulated about potential remasters of Bethesda’s older titles like The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion and Fallout 3. However, it remains uncertain if these projects are real or how involved Bethesda might be in their development.
If the rumors regarding the Fallout 3 remaster or similar projects are accurate, it could potentially make 2024 an exciting time for fans of the Fallout franchise. Even if those remasters don’t materialize, fans still have the upcoming Fallout TV series and the eventual release of Fallout 4’s next-gen update to anticipate.