If you didn't think a new Quake game was enough of a bombshell, Bethesda also announced Fallout 4 will debut on the HTC Vive virtual reality headset in 2017.
On the E3 2016 stage, Marketing chief Pete Hines explained Fallout 4 would just be the beginning of Bethesda's virtual reality initiative. Bethesda also announced it would also be showing off Doom VR demos and so we hope ID Software's intense FPS will be fully adapted soon – though Hines made no promises it would be fully adapted for VR or a release date.
It's a tiny sliver of news, but the surprise announcement marks the first time Bethesda has taken an interest in VR. If there's anything virtual reality needs, it's experiences that are longer and deeper than simple mini games.
Fallout 4 in virtual reality could be the long dive in digital space we've been longing for.
- Stay tuned for more from E3 2016
