Iron Galaxy Denies Fallout: New Vegas Remaster Involvement
Iron Galaxy Studios has clarified its position on rumors regarding a potential Fallout: New Vegas remaster. Speculation arose after the studio shared an image of Fallout's iconic "Please Stand By" screen during a company meeting announcement posted on social media and LinkedIn.
Iron Galaxy's Clarification
Iron Galaxy subsequently denied any work on Fallout-related projects, moving swiftly to address the fan excitement. The studio issued a statement to quell the speculation.
The studio clarified that the "Please Stand By" image is a standard internal slide used regularly in company meetings and does not indicate current development projects.
In its official response, Iron Galaxy stated:
"Nope! There is nothing to see here. Sorry to disturb the volcanoes, but that was just a BTS look at our company meeting. We use that slide every month and has nothing to do with anything Fallout being worked on."
Background on Fallout Remaster Rumors
Industry reports have frequently suggested that both Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas are strong candidates for remaster treatment. A Fallout 3 remaster, for instance, was referenced in FTC documents related to Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, though it remains officially unannounced by Bethesda.
Bethesda reportedly intends for the Fallout 3 remaster's release to be well-polished, similar to The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. The Fallout: New Vegas remaster is also reportedly planned for a later date, following Fallout 3.
It's worth noting that Iron Galaxy has previously contributed to Fallout titles, including Fallout 4 VR and Fallout 76. The studio has also worked on other Bethesda games such as The Elder Scrolls Online and various Skyrim ports, which likely contributed to the initial speculation.
Future Fallout Plans
Todd Howard, Bethesda's development chief, has previously commented on the positive reception of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered and the studio's unannounced release strategy for such titles.
Regarding the broader future of the franchise, Bethesda plans to develop Fallout 5 after The Elder Scrolls 6. Looking ahead, Howard confirmed in December 2024 that Fallout 5's narrative will incorporate the canonical events established in the popular Prime Video Fallout television series.