16 Apr 2025 11:49 AM +00:00 UTC

Fallout: New Vegas Deserves a Remaster Just as Much as Oblivion

News about the upcoming Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remaster has me thinking—Bethesda should extend that same effort to their Fallout games, specifically Fallout: New Vegas.

We already know Fallout 3 is getting the remaster treatment, though it’s still a ways off. But New Vegas runs on the same engine as Oblivion, and I would love to see the Mojave in crisp high-definition. Fallout: New Vegas has endured years running on Bethesda's dated engine, and it’s about time it got the upgrade it deserves.

Bethesda stands to gain a lot if it brings this highly acclaimed Fallout title to modern consoles. Just imagine new players experiencing New Vegas for the first time—roaming the desert with updated visuals, meeting Mr. House, dying from a Deathclaw north of Goodsprings, and soaking in the atmosphere of the Mojave while “Big Iron” plays in the background. That kind of magic is rare, and even more special when experienced fresh.

With Fallout 3 being remastered first, its version of a destroyed Washington, D.C., will look incredible with modern visuals. Seeing the crumbling ruins of America and battling mutants could be a powerful introduction to the franchise for new players. That same level of care and visual overhaul would work beautifully with New Vegas.

Remastering New Vegas could also fix the game’s long-standing technical issues, especially its notoriously bad optimization. The game is infamous for frequent crashes and heavily relying on quality-of-life mods. A remaster could finally resolve those problems and become the definitive way to experience what many consider the best Fallout game to date.

Of course, Fallout: New Vegas was developed by Obsidian Entertainment, not in-house by Bethesda, so the licensing and logistics make things a bit more complicated. With director Josh Sawyer no longer involved, it would be strange to see a remaster of New Vegas without his influence.

Still, suppose Bethesda and Microsoft ever decide to revisit New Vegas. In that case, there’s a golden opportunity to align it with the upcoming second season of Amazon’s Fallout TV series, which is reportedly set in New Vegas. Who knows? Maybe they’ll surprise us with a shadow drop for the New Vegas Remaster, just like they did with Oblivion.

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Feliciano Mondigo III

Monster Hunter Extraordinaire

A connoisseur of fine video games, Thirdy began his gaming journey after discovering Kingdom Hearts. Now, he is on a constant quest to play the best of the best, from indie titles like The Outer Wilds to AAA giants like Monster Hunter. When he’s not gaming, he spends most of his time reading, primarily sci-fi.

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