Recent Xbox announcements had fans worried about Obsidian Entertainment ( Fallout: New Vegas , Avowed, Grounded ) joining the support team with the addition of Bethesda Softworks, but it looks like there’s nothing to worry about.
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Let’s remember that the first round of Xbox reorganization resulted in Obsidian laying off a quarter of its staff, while the second, confirmed this week, resulted in the addition of Bethesda Softworks (Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, Doom series).
In the version obtained by the editor as a result of In an internal company letter, Bethesda president Jill Braff tried to reassure employees that Obsidian is in good hands.
Obsidian commissioned Bethesda to develop Fallout: New Vegas, a game that has become a modern classic.
Bethesda President Names Obsidian New Status “Mainly a change in reporting structure”. Feargus Urquhart and other members of the studio’s management will remain on board and report directly to Braff.
“The creative identity and strengths that set Obsidian apart will remain at the core of the studio and what it does. [и после присоединения к Bethesda]»Braff said.
Braff emphasized that Bethesda Game Studios will continue to lead the Fallout series and will have a close relationship with Obsidian based on the long-term relationship between the teams.
As previously reported, Obsidian and Bethesda Game Studios are developing a new Fallout game, with Fallout: New Vegas development lead Josh Sawyer in charge. Braff promised to provide more details in the coming months.
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