The Expansion Pass
The Expansion Pass
The Expansion Pass
Is Bethesda Finally Getting It Right? Fallout 5, Switch 2 & Gaming's Next Generation | XP 329
1 hour 31 minutes Posted Jul 19, 2026 at 3:30 pm.
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Bethesda finally pulled back the curtain on what's next.
This week on The Expansion Pass, Luke Lohr and Captain Logun break down Todd Howard's biggest interview in years, including new details on Fallout 5, The Elder Scrolls VI, Starfield, and Obsidian's return to the Fallout universe. They discuss what Fallout 3 and New Vegas remasters could mean for longtime fans and whether Bethesda's new multi-studio strategy can solve its lengthy development cycles.
The conversation also explores Nintendo Switch 2's early sales, the rising cost of gaming hardware, whether the Xbox Ally X is worth its premium price, and why compelling software—not raw power—still determines the success of a console generation.
This Week's Topics
• Fallout 5 enters production• Obsidian returns to Fallout• Fallout 3 & New Vegas remasters• The Elder Scrolls VI update• Starfield's future at Bethesda• Nintendo Switch 2 sales analysis• Xbox Ally X impressions• Why gaming hardware keeps getting more expensive• Halo Campaign Evolved preview discussion
The Expansion Pass delivers thoughtful discussions on gaming without the console-war noise.