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New Fallout Game Is New Focus For New Vegas Developer Obsidian Entertainment – Report
Obsidian Entertainment is reportedly shifting its focus to a new Fallout game, potentially shelving a planned sequel to Avowed and other unannounced projects. Studio design director Josh Sawyer, who previously directed Fallout: New Vegas, is expected to lead the new project. This news comes as Obsidian recently experienced significant layoffs due to Microsoft's restructuring of its Xbox division.
The Outer Worlds 2, Avowed Studio Hit by Layoffs, Affecting 25 Percent of Employees – Rumor
Obsidian Entertainment has reportedly laid off 60 to 70 employees, approximately 25 percent of its staff, including The Outer Worlds 2 art director Daniel Alpert. Despite these layoffs, the studio continues development on Grounded and story DLC for The Outer Worlds 2, while also working on Avowed. Studio head Feargus Urquhart clarified that neither Avowed nor The Outer Worlds 2 were considered 'disasters' despite not meeting sales expectations.
Fallout: New Vegas director Josh Sawyer says it was "pure luck" he directed the RPG at Obsidian: "Almost…
Fallout: New Vegas director Josh Sawyer attributes his involvement with the RPG to "pure luck," stating he was not part of the initial concept discussions at Obsidian Entertainment. He was approached by studio head Feargus Urquhart to direct the game after a previous project was canceled. Sawyer also mentions the collaborative nature of game development and credits Chris Avellone for the initial idea of the courier being shot.
Bethesda likely won’t remaster New Vegas because it doesn’t know how to, Chris Avellone says
Former Obsidian writer Chris Avellone stated that Bethesda Softworks likely lacks the engineering expertise to properly remaster or remake Fallout: New Vegas. He explained that Obsidian never fully delivered the game's source code to Bethesda, hindering their ability to recreate it. This information casts doubt on rumors of a New Vegas remake, though a new game with similar elements is still possible.
Fallout: New Vegas remaster stalled by Bethesda's lack of ‘engineering know-how’
Plans for a Fallout: New Vegas remaster are reportedly stalled due to Bethesda's alleged lack of engineering expertise and potential inability to access the original game's source code. Former Obsidian designer Chris Avellone expressed doubts about Bethesda's capability to create a remaster, suggesting they might need to rebuild the game from scratch. This comes amidst fan hopes for a remaster, especially following the success of the Fallout TV show.
Fallout: New Vegas Remaster Unlikely Since Bethesda Lacks “Engineering Know-How”, Says Avellone
Designer Chris Avellone believes a remaster of Fallout: New Vegas is unlikely because Bethesda lacks the necessary engineering expertise. He noted that Bethesda's past acquisition of source code from Obsidian Entertainment for a small bonus indicates their limited capability to recreate the game. While both studios are now owned by Microsoft, Avellone suggests Bethesda should first attempt a Fallout 3 remaster to gain experience.
Fallout: New Vegas designer says don't hold your breath for an Oblivion-style remaster: "I don't think Bethesda has the engineering knowhow"
Fallout: New Vegas designer Chris Avellone expressed doubt about a potential remaster, suggesting Bethesda lacks the engineering capability. He indicated that the absence of source code from Obsidian Entertainment could prevent such a project, though using Unreal Engine or collaboration under Microsoft ownership might offer possibilities.
