# Retooled VR Games Bethesda Softworks Announced Fallout 4 VR for the HTC Vive at E3 By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-06-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fallout-4-vr References: [roadtovr](http://www.roadtovr.com/hands-on-fallout-4-vr-on-vive-offers-a-peek-at-the-future-of-aaa-vr/) At this year's E3 keynote, it was announced that [Bethesda Softworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starfield-anywhere)' Fallout 4 wil be made available as a Fallout 4 VR experience for the [HTC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vive-focus-vision) [Vive](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/htc) in 2017. This is one of the biggest announcements to come from the E3 event, since it will make Fallout 4 one of the first open-world games to be officially adapted for play in a virtual reality mode. While the version of Fallout 4 that fans know and love won't be entirely revamped for virtual reality gameplay, Bethesda Softworks has been vocal about its goals to remain a leader in virtual reality gaming with upcoming releases. A flatscreen game like Fallout 4 being turned into a VR experience opens up a world of new possibilities for reviving previously released titles with virtual reality technology. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Virtual Reality Gaming:** The adaptation of popular video game titles like Fallout 4 for virtual reality opens up new opportunities for immersive gaming experiences. - **Reviving Old Titles:** Bringing previously released games into the virtual reality space allows for the revitalization of classic titles with cutting-edge technology. - **Future of Virtual Reality:** Bethesda Softworks' commitment to virtual reality gaming showcases the potential for virtual reality to become a dominant force in the gaming industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Video Game Development:** The adaptation of existing games for virtual reality presents disruptive innovation opportunities within the video game development industry. - **Virtual Reality Technology:** The release of Fallout 4 VR and other similar games highlights the growth potential for virtual reality technology and its integration into various industries. - **Gaming Hardware:** The compatibility of games like Fallout 4 with VR headsets like the HTC Vive drives demand for gaming hardware and the development of more advanced VR devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Virtual Reality Stealth Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hitman-world-of-assassination.md) - [Industry-Leading VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vive-focus-vision.md) - [Goggle-Shaped VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/htc-2.md) - [Ghost-Hunting VR Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghostbusters-1.md) - [Action-Focused VR Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skydance-behemoth.md) - [Sci-Fi TV-Inspired VR Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-vr.md) - [VR Alien Horror Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/predator-hunting-grounds.md) - [Remastered Expansive RPGs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oblivion-remastered.md) - [Precision Visuals VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dpvr-e4-pc-vr-gaming-headset.md)