Todd Howard
Game Director and Executive Producer, Bethesda Softworks · United States
Todd Howard is the CEO of Bethesda Softworks. Howard is based in the United States. Howard was born in 1970 in Lower Macungie Township and educated at College of William & Mary and Emmaus High School.
American video game designer, director, and producer at Bethesda Game Studios. Joined the company in 1994 and led development of The Elder Scrolls and Fallout series, as well as Starfield (2023).
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Todd Howard discussing Bethesda's future game pipeline, including confirmed development of The Elder Scrolls 6 and Fallout 5 alongside other projects. Howard has addressed his retirement plans, clarifying that while he has considered the question, he has no current intention to retire, and has also debunked rumors of a feud between Bethesda and Obsidian. Additional coverage has touched on his personal habits as a Reddit user and his remarks on the studio's approach to AI development.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- October 6, 1970 · Lower Macungie Township
- Citizenship
- United States
- Education
- College of William & Mary, Emmaus High School
- Awards
- Game Developers Choice Award - Lifetime Achievement
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Todd Howard: FAQ
- Who is Todd Howard?
- Todd Howard is the Game Director and Executive Producer of Bethesda Softworks, based in United States.
- What company does Todd Howard lead?
- Todd Howard is CEO of Bethesda Softworks.
- Where was Todd Howard educated?
- Todd Howard studied at College of William & Mary, Emmaus High School.