Obsidian Entertainmenthas long been a respected powerhouse within the video game development industry, originally being founded in 2003. Over the years, Obsidian has been directly involved in the development of popular titles such asFallout: New VegasandSouth Park: The Stick of Truth, and the company is showing no signs of slowing down any time soon.
Since being acquired by Microsoft in 2018,Obsidian Entertainmenthas grown even further in its ambition, with a spate of high-profile projects confirmed to be currently in development. Despite the excitement surrounding these upcoming releases, many fans are worried over reports of a brand-new RPG being in the works at Obsidian, with many feeling that already-confirmed projects should take precedence in development and fan interaction.
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Obsidian Entertainment: Avowed and The Outer Worlds 2
Without a doubt, the two most high-profile projects that are currently in development at Obsidian Entertainment areAvowedandThe Outer Worlds 2.Avowedis an extremely ambitious first-person RPG title, set within the fantastical world of Eora that isshared with Oblivion Entertainment’sPillars of Eternityfranchise.
Reportedly being set to utilizethe power of Unreal Engine 5,Avowedwill also boast real-time combat that can concern traditional melee weapons as well as intriguing and powerful magic. The fantastical setting and rigorous combat system have led many to likenAvowedto the massively popularElder Scrollsfranchise, only increasing the hype and discourse surrounding the upcoming title.Avowedwas originally announced in 2021, with many assuming that the tile will be aiming for a 2023 release window.
The Outer Worlds 2is another Obsidian title, being an upcoming sequel to the well-receivedThe Outer Worldswhich released in 2019. Like its predecessor,Outer Worlds 2is expected to carry forward the same space-faring first-person RPG formula, while of course building upon it to establish its own identity by providing new settings and characters.The Outer Worldsfranchise has proven to be quite successful, with its stylized RPG gameplay earning it warranted comparisons to Bethesda’sFalloutseries of games. LikeAvowed,The Outer Worlds 2was revealed in 2021 and is expected to aim for a 2023 release.
Obsidian Entertainment’s New RPG
Recent job listings suggest thatObsidian Entertainment is aiming to develop another RPG titleof similar ambition and scale as the aforementionedAvowedandThe Outer Worlds 2. While the scope of development that the company is displaying can be regarded as a positive, many fans are rightfully concerned that Obsidian may stretch itself too thin given the amount of resources that are needed for the already announced other major projects at the company.
As well as the company potentially overextending itself, there is a worry that discourse surrounding a brand-new Obsidian title could dampen the hype and audience expectations ofAvowedandThe Outer Worlds 2, with attention instead turning away to this rumored new title. When considering how this new title is set to be an RPG as well, all three upcoming games share the same genre, which may only further create a sense of tedium among fans.
Given the relative lack ofpost-reveal information regardingAvowedandThe Outer Worlds 2, the reveal of a brand-new title could very well annoy many expecting fans, with it being imperative that Obsidian focuses on the former two games above all else. While this rumored new title could be very far off from any form of official reveal, it highlights a clear desire among fans for information regarding already revealedObsidian Entertainmentprojects, so any new company titles should hold off on drawing fan attention until they are ready.
