Recent reports indicate that Obsidian Entertainment, the acclaimed studio behind Fallout: New Vegas, has undergone significant changes in the wake of widespread job reductions at Xbox. Following Microsoft’s reported elimination of 3200 positions across its Xbox division, Obsidian itself is said to have seen a quarter of its workforce depart. This restructuring appears to have led to a major shift in the studio’s development priorities.
Sources suggest that Obsidian is now reportedly concentrating its efforts on a new installment in the beloved Fallout series, a move reportedly directed by Xbox. While this news may excite fans of their previous post-apocalyptic work, it reportedly comes with a notable consequence: the planned sequel to their upcoming RPG, Avowed, is no longer moving forward. This strategic redirection highlights the profound impact of the recent industry changes on game development pipelines. This report is based on information from Eurogamer.net.
