Obsidian Reportedly Shifts Focus From Avowed Sequel to New Fallout Project
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Obsidian Entertainment has reportedly cancelled Avowed 2 and other projects to focus on a new Fallout game led by Josh Sawyer, in collaboration with Bethesda.
Obsidian Entertainment has reportedly cancelled plans for a sequel to Avowed alongside other unannounced projects, redirecting its development resources toward a brand new Fallout game. According to a recent Bloomberg report covered by IGN South Africa, the studio is making major internal adjustments following recent Xbox layoffs. This pivot means the team is changing course to develop a fresh entry in the post-apocalyptic franchise.
The upcoming project is reportedly being led by Josh Sawyer, who served as the lead designer and project director on Fallout: New Vegas. Prior to this shift, Sawyer was working on an original RPG that shared a similar structural DNA with the Fallout series. Bethesda will continue to oversee the overarching franchise, but this collaboration brings Obsidian back to a universe that holds legendary status among long-time role-playing fans.
For a studio that has recently navigated difficult industry layoffs and an extensive slate of pitches, this pivot represents both a massive opportunity and a heavy burden. Fallout: New Vegas remains a gold standard for modern RPG design, and fan expectations will be stratospheric from day one. While losing the chance to expand the universe of Avowed is disappointing for players who enjoy new fantasy IPs, a return to the wasteland under familiar leadership is undeniably a major moment for the community.
Tags: Obsidian Entertainment, Fallout, Avowed, Xbox, RPG
Original article: IGN South Africa