Microsoft's development slate exposed by a substantial FTC lawsuit leak
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| Reportedly, remasters of Oblivion and Fallout 3 are currently in development |
Reportedly leaked from improperly redacted court documents in Microsoft's case against the FTC, a series of intriguing projects have come to light, including a Fallout 3 Remaster and an Oblivion Remaster.
This revelation emerged when The Verge's Tom Warren took to Twitter to highlight a significant data breach. He pointed out that "a massive amount of highly confidential and unredacted Microsoft docs have leaked as part of the FTC vs Microsoft case. They were attached to a single file and incorrectly hidden and posted publicly."
Among these leaked documents was a "title release schedule," which was shared on Resetera. This document, dating back several years, contains release dates stretching as far back as Doom Eternal's launch in 2020 and even includes a now-past Starfield launch window for 2021. Additionally, it references 'Project Hibiki,' which eventually became Hi-Fi Rush, and suggests a shift from a late-2021 release to early 2023.
As the document progresses into 2022 and 2023, it provides tantalizing hints of upcoming releases. Notably, it mentions a new Indiana Jones game, the first Starfield expansion, and an intriguing entry: 'Oblivion Remaster' scheduled for the 2022 financial year. It's essential to note that the release dates in this document have likely been adjusted over time, potentially affecting the status of these projects.
The plans for 2023 in this document unveil a third Doom game referred to as 'Year Zero,' offering insight into what iD Software has been working on since Doom Eternal and Quake Champions. Moreover, it introduces two enigmatic projects labeled as 'Kestrel' and 'Platinum.'
A grand vision for 2024 appears on the horizon for Xbox, including The Elder Scrolls 6, a Fallout 3 remaster, a sequel to Ghostwire: Tokyo, Dishonored 3, and an unnamed "licensed IP game." Nevertheless, it's worth approaching this document with some skepticism. Corporate plans can be subject to change, and while these projects may have been in contemplation, there's no guarantee they have advanced to the production phase or will ever materialize. Recent court documents even hint that The Elder Scrolls 6 may not arrive until at least 2026 due to various delays, many of which could be attributed to pandemic-related disruptions.
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