After The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered’s Success, Ex-Bethesda Dev Expects a Fallout 3 Remaster Would Significantly Improve the ‘Not Good’ Gun Combat

With The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered receiving positive feedback from fans, anticipation is building around which Bethesda game might be next in line for a remaster. Speculation is rife that Fallout 3 could be the next title to receive this treatment, especially following a leak in 2023. Bruce Nesmith, a designer from the original Fallout 3, has shared insights on potential improvements for a remastered version, particularly focusing on enhancing the game's gun combat.

In a conversation with VideoGamer, Nesmith suggested that a Fallout 3 Remastered would likely see its shooting mechanics updated to match those found in Fallout 4. He highlighted the significant advancements made in Fallout 4's gun combat, noting that Fallout 3 was Bethesda's first foray into a shooter-style game and that the improvements in Fallout 4 were remarkable.

Oblivion Remastered, crafted by Virtuos using Unreal Engine 5, showcases a host of enhancements. It boasts 4K resolution and 60 frames per second, alongside substantial upgrades to the leveling systems, character creation, combat animations, and in-game menus. New dialogue, a refined third-person view, and advanced lip sync technology have also been introduced. Fans have praised these changes, with some suggesting that Oblivion Remastered could be considered more of a remake than a remaster. Bethesda has clarified their choice to pursue a remaster approach.

Nesmith believes that Fallout 3 Remastered would follow a similar path to Oblivion Remastered, with significant improvements to its combat system. He acknowledges that while Fallout 3's combat did not compare well to other shooters at the time, the enhancements made for Fallout 4 would likely be integrated into the remastered version.

He also commended Oblivion Remastered for not just being updated to the level of Skyrim in 2011 but going beyond to surpass even the most recent graphics updates in Skyrim. Nesmith went as far as to call Oblivion Remastered "Oblivion 2.0," reflecting its significant overhaul.

Bethesda is currently juggling multiple projects, including The Elder Scrolls VI and potentially more content for Starfield, alongside ongoing work on Fallout 76 and the Fallout TV series, which is set to explore New Vegas in its second season. This lineup promises an exciting future for Bethesda fans.

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