Former Design Director Reveals Bethesda's Overconfidence Before Fallout 76 Launch

Former design director of Bethesda, Bruce Nesmith, revealed that the studio believed it was "infallible" before the disastrous launch of Fallout 76. Nesmith attributed the failure to the company's own hubris and lack of focus. Fallout 76 was Bethesda's first multiplayer game and received scathing reviews upon release. Nesmith admitted that the team underestimated the challenges of developing a multiplayer game. Despite the initial setback, Fallout 76 has seen a resurgence with ongoing updates and expansions. However, fans will have to wait until after The Elder Scrolls 6 for the release of Fallout 5, which is not expected until the early to mid-2030s.