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Xbox cancels Avowed sequel, Obsidian to develop new Fallout game · 4 sources tracked

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Microsoft's Xbox division has reportedly canceled the sequel to its game Avowed, with Obsidian Entertainment now shifting focus to a new Fallout title. This strategic change follows significant layoffs across Microsoft's gaming studios, including approximately a quarter of Obsidian's workforce. The decision is influenced by the underperformance of Avowed, the strong legacy of Obsidian's Fallout: New Vegas, and the renewed popularity of the Fallout IP due to its successful Amazon Prime Video series. AI

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Xbox cancels Avowed sequel, Obsidian to develop new Fallout game · 4 sources tracked

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Ian Carlos Campbell) ·

    Microsoft reportedly cancels Avowed sequel as Obsidian focuses on a Fallout game

    The Fallout: New Vegas developer has not escaped Microsoft's Xbox layoffs unscathed.

  2. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Paul Tassi, Senior Contributor ·

    New ‘Fallout’ Game Reportedly Coming From Obsidian, ‘Avowed 2’ Cancelled

    Obsidian has reportedly cancelled a sequel to Avowed, and will instead work on a new Fallout game under the direction of Fallout New Vegas’ Josh Sawyer.

  3. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🎮 Obsidian Reportedly Cancels Avowed 2 to Focus on a New Fallout Game Obsidian Entertainment is reportedly pulling the plug on a sequel to Avowed to prioritize

    🎮 Obsidian Reportedly Cancels Avowed 2 to Focus on a New Fallout Game Obsidian Entertainment is reportedly pulling the plug on a sequel to Avowed to prioritize a new Fallout game. 📰 Source: IGN Articles 🔗 Link: https://www.ign.com/articles/obsidian-cancels-avowed-2-to-focus-on-ne…

    LINKS ign.com/…/obsidian-cancels-avowed-2-to-fo…
  4. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🎮 Fallout: New Vegas studio Obsidian reportedly moved onto a new Fallout game by Xbox, but at the cost of a sequel to Avowed Days after Microsoft's devastating

    🎮 Fallout: New Vegas studio Obsidian reportedly moved onto a new Fallout game by Xbox, but at the cost of a sequel to Avowed Days after Microsoft's devastating 3200 job cuts at Xbox, the true scope of the redundancies is becoming clearer. Obsidian Entertainment, which reportedly …

    LINKS eurogamer.net/fallout-new-vegas-studio-ob…

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