Fallout: New Vegas director Josh Sawyer, along with several other Fallout developers, has expressed a strong desire to work on a new Fallout game. However, there's a crucial condition.
Fallout Developers Express Willingness to Work on a New Entry
The Need for Creative Novelty
In a YouTube Q&A, Josh Sawyer stated his willingness to helm another Fallout title, but only if given significant creative freedom. He emphasized the importance of defining the project's scope and boundaries, stating, "Any project has to do with ‘what are we doing, what are the boundaries, what am I allowed to do and not allowed to do?’" He further explained that overly restrictive constraints would make the project unappealing, as it would prevent exploration of desired creative avenues.This sentiment is echoed by other Fallout developers. Last year, co-creators Tim Cain and Leonard Boyarsky expressed interest in a Fallout: New Vegas remaster. In an interview with The Gamer, Cain highlighted the necessity of creative novelty. He explained that his involvement in any new Fallout game hinges on the opportunity to explore fresh ideas, stating, "Every RPG I've ever made offered me something new and different that got me interested in making it...If someone came to me and said, 'You want to make a Fallout game?' My answer is 'Well, what's new?'"
Obsidian CEO Feargus Urquhart also shared his enthusiasm for another Fallout project, should the opportunity arise. However, in a January 2023 interview with Game Pressure, he confirmed that no such project was currently in development. He cited Obsidian's busy schedule with Avowed, Grounded, and Outer Worlds 2 as the reason. While acknowledging his desire to work on another Fallout game before retirement, he emphasized the uncertainty surrounding the timing of such a project.
