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Bethesda say new underlings Obsidian will retain their "distinct" creative identity, despite no longer being as free to work on their own creatively distinct series
Rock Paper Shotgun • • technology
Key Points:
- Obsidian will maintain its distinct creative identity and strengths despite now reporting to Bethesda's president, Jill Braff, following recent Xbox studio reorganizations and layoffs.
- The studio, led by CEO Feargus Urquhart, will continue working closely with Bethesda Game Studios, particularly on a new Fallout project, while Bethesda retains leadership of the Fallout franchise.
- Braff emphasized that Obsidian’s roadmap and focus will not be reset, but there will be efforts to foster collaboration and support between teams under the new reporting structure.
- However, concerns remain that Obsidian’s independence and unique game series like The Outer Worlds and Avowed may be sidelined in favor of supporting Bethesda’s established franchises, aligning with Xbox’s strategy to focus on major game series.
- The restructuring raises questions about how much creative freedom Obsidian will retain, with fears that their distinct identity could be diluted as they become more integrated into Bethesda’s RPG ecosystem.
