Obsidian Entertainment returns to Fallout franchise, while cancelling Avowed 2

Obsidian Entertainment is returning to the Fallout franchise with a new game led by Josh Sawyer, director of Fallout: New Vegas. This shift comes after Xbox announced mass layoffs, leading to the cancellation of Avowed 2 and other unannounced projects. The studio aims to leverage Xbox's established IPs for growth following recent sales disappointments.

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Obsidian Shifts Focus to New Fallout Game, Cancels Avowed 2

Obsidian Entertainment is reportedly pivoting development to a new Fallout RPG. This strategic shift follows significant layoffs within Microsoft's Xbox division. The studio has canceled Avowed 2 and other projects to prioritize the new Fallout title, with Josh Sawyer expected to lead.

COMPANY Obsidian Entertainment
GAME Avowed
GAME Fallout New Vegas

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Fallout: New Vegas studio Obsidian reportedly moved onto a new Fallout game by Xbox, but at the cost of a sequel to AvowedXbox has reportedly shifted Obsidian Entertainment's focus to a new Fallout game following significant layoffs at the studio. This move has led to the cancellation of multiple projects, including a sequel to the RPG Avowed. Studio design director Josh Sawyer, who previously directed Fallout: New Vegas, is expected to lead the new Fallout title. Eurogamer · 5 days ago
Obsidian Has Cancelled Multiple Projects To Make New Fallout, Per ReportAccording to a report, Microsoft has canceled multiple projects at Obsidian Entertainment to have the studio develop a new Fallout game, with Josh Sawyer leading the design. This decision comes amidst significant layoffs at Microsoft and Obsidian, and the cancellation of a planned sequel to Avowed. The new Fallout title will be the first mainline entry in the series since Fallout 4 in 2015. Tech Raptor · 5 days ago
The makers of New Vegas are working on a new Fallout gameObsidian Entertainment is reportedly developing a new Fallout game, with Fallout: New Vegas lead designer Joshua Sawyer at the helm. This shift comes after the cancellation of an Avowed sequel as part of Microsoft's broader Xbox restructuring. While a small team will continue to support Avowed, the new Fallout project is now the studio's priority. Tech Radar · 5 days ago

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