Bethesda Chief Todd Howard Engages with Fans on Reddit, Seeks Feedback and Ideas for Future Games

Bethesda chief Todd Howard has made a rare appearance on the r/games subreddit, where he shared updates about the company’s upcoming projects. In his post, Howard emphasized that Bethesda is ‘constantly listening’ to fans on the platform, which sparked an immediate response from enthusiasts eager to share their thoughts and suggestions.

In recent months, Bethesda had announced its roadmap of releases for the coming years. This included The Elder Scrolls 6 taking center stage at Bethesda Game Studios, with Fallout 5 now in pre-production. Additionally, Obsidian is working on a new Fallout game, while remasters of Fallout 3 and New Vegas are also underway. Starfield remains an active project.

The announcement followed significant layoffs across Xbox, which had a substantial impact on Bethesda’s studios as the company continues to adapt under its new leadership. With Asha Sharma at the helm, Microsoft is doubling down on core franchises like The Elder Scrolls and Fallout, aiming for more frequent releases in these series.

Responding to fan feedback, Howard acknowledged that he often ‘lurks’ on Reddit without posting, but appreciates the passion and ideas shared by fans. He encouraged enthusiasts to continue providing input and suggestions for future Bethesda games, which might inspire new projects or features.

This is not the first time Howard has engaged with fans online; however, it marks a significant shift in his approach as he seeks to foster more direct communication between Bethesda and its community. His previous Reddit posts were largely limited to special occasions, such as Skyrim’s 10th anniversary celebration five years ago.

Fans have already begun responding to Howard’s post, sharing their ideas for future games and projects. One user requested patches for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, citing the game’s ongoing issues since its release in July 2025. Despite being a commercial success with over 9 million players, Oblivion Remastered has not received an update in nearly two years.

Bethesda had contracted Virtuos to remake Oblivion using Unreal Engine 5, and while Howard expressed satisfaction with the game’s performance, it remains unclear when or if patches will be released. The company is set to launch a remastered version of Oblivion for the Nintendo Switch 2 on August 11, 2026.

Looking ahead, Bethesda has announced plans to celebrate Fallout’s 30th anniversary in 2027 with a live event in Washington, D.C. Additionally, next year will see the release of Raven Rock, a major expansion for Fallout 76 that serves as a prequel story to Fallout 3.