Last week, the gaming sector was shaken by the revelation that Obsidian Entertainment, the creators of well-known games like “Avowed” and “The Outer Worlds 2,” underwent considerable layoffs due to Microsoft’s extensive downsizing. The studio is said to have lost approximately 25% of its personnel, leading to worries regarding the future of its current projects.<\/p>\n
In light of these layoffs, reports have surfaced indicating that Obsidian is redirecting its efforts towards crafting a new installment in the “Fallout” franchise. This upcoming project is reportedly spearheaded by Josh Sawyer, the director behind the critically praised “Fallout: New Vegas.” Consequently, a sequel to “Avowed” is allegedly being put on hold, stirring reactions among fans and industry experts.<\/p>\n
The choice to pivot towards a new “Fallout” title has ignited discussions about what such a game may entail, particularly considering the time that has elapsed since “New Vegas.” Some members of the gaming community have voiced doubts, claiming that Obsidian may lack the same creative flair it previously displayed. Nevertheless, opinions are divided.<\/p>\n
Brandon Adler, the director of “The Outer Worlds 2,” has openly countered the detractors, claiming that Obsidian still possesses the fundamental traits that led to the triumphs of “New Vegas” and “KOTOR 2.” He asserts that the essence of the studio remains unscathed, despite the recent hardships.<\/p>\n
As the gaming community awaits further updates, the prospect of a new “Fallout” game under Obsidian’s guidance is fostering both enthusiasm and discussion. Whether the studio can revive the enchantment of its former successes is yet to be determined, but the excitement for what is to come is tangible.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Last week, the gaming sector was shaken by the revelation that Obsidian Entertainment, the creators of well-known games like “Avowed” and “The Outer Worlds 2,” underwent considerable layoffs due to Microsoft’s extensive downsizing. The studio is said to have lost approximately 25% of its personnel, leading to worries regarding the future of its current projects.<\/p>\n
In light of these layoffs, reports have surfaced indicating that Obsidian is redirecting its efforts towards crafting a new installment in the “Fallout” franchise. This upcoming project is reportedly spearheaded by Josh Sawyer, the director behind the critically praised “Fallout: New Vegas.” Consequently, a sequel to “Avowed” is allegedly being put on hold, stirring reactions among fans and industry experts.<\/p>\n
The choice to pivot towards a new “Fallout” title has ignited discussions about what such a game may entail, particularly considering the time that has elapsed since “New Vegas.” Some members of the gaming community have voiced doubts, claiming that Obsidian may lack the same creative flair it previously displayed. Nevertheless, opinions are divided.<\/p>\n
Brandon Adler, the director of “The Outer Worlds 2,” has openly countered the detractors, claiming that Obsidian still possesses the fundamental traits that led to the triumphs of “New Vegas” and “KOTOR 2.” He asserts that the essence of the studio remains unscathed, despite the recent hardships.<\/p>\n
As the gaming community awaits further updates, the prospect of a new “Fallout” game under Obsidian’s guidance is fostering both enthusiasm and discussion. Whether the studio can revive the enchantment of its former successes is yet to be determined, but the excitement for what is to come is tangible.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":31354,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"Default","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-31353","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/havefunesports.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31353","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/havefunesports.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/havefunesports.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/havefunesports.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/havefunesports.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=31353"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/havefunesports.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31353\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/havefunesports.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/31354"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/havefunesports.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=31353"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/havefunesports.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=31353"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/havefunesports.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=31353"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}