Obsidian Pivots From Avowed Sequel to New Fallout, Prompting a Look at Open-World RPG Alternatives
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Industry reports reveal that Obsidian Entertainment has canceled an Avowed sequel in favor of a new Fallout project, leaving fans searching for similar open-world RPGs to play right now.
Recent industry reports have brought a bittersweet reality check for fans of Obsidian Entertainment. According to information covered by Polygon, a new Fallout game is officially in the works at the studio, fulfilling a long-standing wish for a spiritual successor to New Vegas. Unfortunately, that good news comes alongside a major casualty. Development on a sequel to last year's Avowed has reportedly been scrapped following widespread layoffs at Xbox and Obsidian, closing the door on further adventures in the Pillars of Eternity universe for the foreseeable future.
Avowed carved out a distinct space for itself by blending first- and third-person perspectives with snappy class-based combat, all set within the rich lore of Eora. Losing the chance to expand that specific world stings, especially for cross-platform players who appreciate deep companion systems and expansive sandbox environments. When a major single-player franchise gets cut short, the gaming community naturally looks elsewhere to fill the void, turning to established titles that capture a similar sense of scale, player choice, and tactical combat.
For players looking to scratch that specific action-RPG itch right now, several alternatives stand ready across modern consoles, PC, and cloud platforms. Capcom's Dragon Dogma 2 offers sweeping open-world exploration alongside clever companion mechanics, with a major expansion arriving later this year. Meanwhile, Obsidian's own sci-fi sandbox The Outer Worlds delivers the studio's signature dialogue-heavy quest design, and BioWare's Dragon Age Inquisition remains a gold standard for party-driven fantasy epics. Check out the full breakdown over at Polygon to see which titles fit your current rotation. Original reporting comes from Jason Venter at Polygon.
Tags: RPG, Obsidian Entertainment, Avowed, Fallout, Dragon's Dogma 2
Original article: Polygon