Obsidian game director reacts to people "spouting off" about the studio and how it's not what it "used to be"

Obsidian Entertainment director Brandon Adler defended the studio's current identity amidst recent layoffs and external criticism. He emphasized that the core team and creative DNA remain consistent with the studio's history, despite changes and project shifts, including a new Fallout game.

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Obsidian Director Pushes Back Against Studio Decline Claims

Obsidian Entertainment director Brandon Adler has voiced frustration with public perceptions that the studio is no longer what it once was. He asserts that the core creative team and studio identity remain consistent despite recent changes. Adler highlighted ongoing projects, including a new Fallout game, as evidence of the studio's continued vitality.

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GAME Fallout New Vegas
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Obsidian game director is sick of hearing bad takes about the state of the studio: 'The through line from KotOR2 to…Obsidian Entertainment game director Brandon Adler has refuted claims that the studio has lost its original talent and identity. He stated that many key personnel remain from the development of games like Knights of the Old Republic 2 and Fallout: New Vegas, asserting that the studio's core DNA is unchanged despite recent layoffs and restructuring within Xbox. PC Gamer · 2 days ago
QuoteworthyAn Obsidian Entertainment game director has responded to public commentary suggesting the studio is not what it used to be. The director expressed frustration with these public perceptions of the studio's current state. Blues News · 3 days ago
Obsidian game director reacts to people "spouting off" about the studio and how it's not what it "used to be"Obsidian Entertainment director Brandon Adler defended the studio's current identity amidst recent layoffs and external criticism. He emphasized that the core team and creative DNA remain consistent with the studio's history, despite changes and project shifts, including a new Fallout game. Eurogamer · 3 days ago