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Bethesda Leaders Champion More Shadowdrop Releases After Oblivion Remastered Buzz

The studio sees surprise launches as a way to capture fleeting attention in a crowded market.

Overview

  • Tom Mustaine said he wants more surprise same-day launches at Bethesda, aligning with Todd Howard’s long-stated preference for short reveal-to-release windows.
  • He argued the tactic fits modern short attention spans and can focus online attention by making games instantly available.
  • Mustaine emphasized he has no idea what project might use the approach next, framing it as a hope rather than a plan.
  • Bethesda previously shadowdropped Hi‑Fi RUSH and Oblivion Remastered, though Oblivion had leaked beforehand and later drew reports of performance problems.
  • Separately, Fallout 76’s Burning Springs update arrives December 2, adding Walton Goggins’ character the Ghoul from the Prime Video series.