Bethesda Aims to Accelerate Elder Scrolls and Fallout Game Development

Todd Howard, head of Bethesda Game Studios, emphasizes the need to reduce long development cycles while maintaining high quality.

Todd Howard acknowledges the lengthy gaps since the last major releases of Elder Scrolls and Fallout, aiming to speed up production.
Bethesda is considering structural changes, such as forming separate teams for each franchise, to increase game output.
The success of the Fallout TV show has reignited interest in Fallout 4, boosting its play rates on modern consoles.
Howard expresses a commitment to quality but recognizes the demand from both fans and Microsoft for quicker releases.
Potential collaboration with Obsidian to create a Fallout: New Vegas-style spin-off using the new game engine is discussed.