Todd Howard, Bethesda's studio head, has said he remains an active reader of Reddit, describing himself as a "professional lurker" who regularly browses fan discussions about the studio's games. He made the comments as Bethesda continues development on both The Elder Scrolls and Fallout, reassuring fans that the studio is progressing on multiple fronts despite the long gaps between major releases.

Howard said he finds genuine value in monitoring fan feedback and discussion threads, noting that "you'd be surprised how many great ideas I get" from the community. The remarks underline Bethesda's practice of keeping tabs on fan sentiment as it works on its next big titles, even as details of those upcoming projects remain closely guarded.