The Fallout 3 and New Vegas remaster just got a lot more real. Todd Howard has admitted he's "anti-remake" and that tells us exactly what Bethesda is planning.
Yes, I know lol. Let’s use our imagination.
What Did Todd Howard Actually Say?
This came from a recent Kinda Funny interview. Todd Howard explained his stance on remasters vs remakes, saying he's "softened on the whole remaster thing" and made it clear he'd rather preserve a game's original soul than rebuild it from scratch.
If you're not sure on the difference, a remaster takes the original game and upgrades it visually and technically, keeping the core experience intact. A remake rebuilds the game from the ground up, often changing gameplay, story elements, and design. Think of it like restoring a classic car versus replacing it with a modern replica.
What This Means for the Fallout 3 and New Vegas Remaster
Todd prefers remasters over remakes because he believes the age of a game is part of its identity and personality. Rebuilding it from the ground up risks losing what made it special in the first place.
He described his vision for Oblivion Remastered as wanting it to be the "absolute best version of that you can imagine," keeping the original game running underneath, as if it had been continuously patched and supported over the years.
Visually, the goal was to make it look modern while staying true to the original art style. Not redesigning things, but making them look "the way you remember it, but up-resed."
Source: GamesRadar+
Why a Fallout 3 and New Vegas Remaster Makes Perfect Sense Right Now
Personally, I think the Fallout 3 remaster and Fallout New Vegas remaster are already happening. Oblivion Remastered was a surprise shadow drop, and reports have since surfaced that a Fallout 3 remaster is in development, with Bethesda reportedly aiming for that same level of polish. If you've been paying attention, that's not surprising at all. That's a pattern.
And the timing makes perfect sense. The Fallout TV show pulled in a massive new audience, and longtime fans know exactly how good Fallout 3 and Fallout New Vegas are. Those new players are going to want to experience the classics and a remaster is the cleanest way to get them there without compromising what made those games iconic.
So what do you think? Are you happy with a Fallout 3 and New Vegas remaster that keeps the original feel, or do you want a full remake that rebuilds them from scratch? Drop it in the comments below!
