McFarlane Toys appears to have confirmed that the long-rumored Fallout 3 remaster is real. The Fallout series as a whole has undergone something of a revival after the wildly popular Amazon series, and virtually everyone seems to agree that Bethesda will capitalize on the hype with new versions of some fan-favorite games. While Bethesda remains quiet about the potential Fallout 3 remaster, the unofficial evidence keeps growing.
Fans have been waiting for Fallout 3 and New Vegas remasters for quite some time, but an official reveal or firm timeline have proved elusive. A mysterious timer on the show’s website raised hopes for an announcement, but it turned out that the Fallout countdown clock was for something unrelated to the games. Suspicious Steam activity, likewise, ended up being nothing of note after getting fans excited. Despite these disappointments, hope for the new versions of these classics remains high, and now there’s even more for the Fallout 3 Remastered hopeful to point to.
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New McFarlane Toy Listing Seems to Confirm Fallout 3 Remastered
As spotted by Redditor FredOnToast, a new slate of McFarlane Toy listings from online retailer Bro Depot include a Nuka Cola collectible from Fallout 3 Remastered. McFarlane itself has not confirmed that these listings are real, but as the OP explains, retailers get lists like this from their suppliers so they know what inventory to expect down the line. They are also subject to change, such as if an action figure gets canceled last-minute, but FredOnToast claims this does not happen often, especially for McFarlane’s Elite Edition figures, which the Nuka Cola model is. While it may be a small detail, it adds to the growing pile of Fallout 3 Remastered evidence, which has all but confirmed the title at this point.
The appearance of this listing may raise hopes that the Fallout 3 remaster is just around the corner, but it’s difficult to determine a firm timeline from such limited information. It’s unclear when exactly any of the figures in this batch of listings will hit store shelves, and retailers like Bro Depot may find out about new products well before they’re made public to give them time to figure out the logistics of stocking and advertising them. Reputable industry insider Tom Warren has recently reported that Fallout 3 Remastered is in active development, but development can take a long time, so that’s not a guarantee that fans can look forward to a release soon.
Earlier rumors have also emphasized how uncertain the remaster’s timeline is. Windows Central’s Jez Corden has said Fallout 3 will likely get made before the New Vegas remaster, but that this schedule could change in the future. He also said neither title is launching “imminently,” pointing out how the franchise’s resurgence took Bethesda by surprise. It’s worth noting that The Elder Scrolls 6 is likely taking up much of the studio’s time and resources at the moment, too. As much as fans want new versions of Fallout 3 and New Vegas, it’s safe to say TES 6 is a bigger priority, so even if the Fallout remasters end up coming out first, The Elder Scrolls may still affect their release window.
Whenever the Fallout 3 remaster comes out, it may launch without any official warning. Bethesda Game Studios Director Tom Mustaine has stated that Oblivion Remastered‘s success could justify more shadow drops from the studio in the future. Of course, details about how Bethesda will launch the game are just as uncertain as when it will do so. Nothing is set in stone for now, even if it is becoming increasingly evident that Fallout 3 is getting a remaster at some point down the line.
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October 28, 2008
- ESRB
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M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Use of Drugs
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Bethesda Game Studios
- Publisher(s)
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Bethesda Softworks
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Gamebryo
