Todd Howard says Obsidian was "the only choice" for Fallout: New Vegas – aside from the studios' Fallout DNA, devs did "something similar" with Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic 2
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Key Points:
- Bethesda lead Todd Howard revealed that Obsidian Entertainment was the only choice for developing a new Fallout game after Fallout 3, due to their prior experience and close relationship with Bethesda.
- Obsidian was selected to maintain Fallout's momentum while Bethesda focused on Skyrim, leveraging their history with similar RPGs like Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2.
- Obsidian's team included veterans from the original Fallout titles and the canceled Fallout 3 project, Van Buren, contributing to the game's authentic Fallout DNA.
- The main directive given to Obsidian was to emphasize faction-based gameplay, which became a defining and beloved feature of Fallout: New Vegas.
- New Vegas is recognized for its strong focus on player
