Mass and resonance of spinning objects Fallout: New Vegas The company from Obsidian Entertainment has become a big problem for Bethesda over the years, as it has left many wondering which of the two companies is capable of producing the best entries in the series. This apparent competition among fans has had a concrete impact on Bethesda’s strategy, pushing management, and especially Todd Howardto avoid similar dynamics at the company’s other major franchises: elder scrolls.
Fear of this series
This was revealed by former Bethesda designer Kurt Kuhlmann during a recent talk on the FRVR podcast. Kuhlman explains how Obsidian’s work came about clear divisions among the public: “The whole New Vegas thing has at least created this perception of, ‘Who made the better Fallout game? Oh, they should give it to Obsidian.’ There are fans of Obsidian and New Vegas who think ‘Obviously New Vegas is much better, Obsidian is much better at making these games, why don’t they just give them Fallout?'”
This rift is why Bethesda has never entrusted an Elder Scrolls chapter to an outside development team to bridge the long wait between one major game and another. Howard is preferred Maintain absolute control over the fantasy saga.
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“I don’t think Todd wanted to recreate that situation in The Elder Scrolls. From my experience there, Todd was very protective,” Kuhlman explained. “I think The Elder Scrolls Online takes a little bit of the pressure off. There’s a new Elder Scrolls product, and it’s ongoing. It’s constantly creating new content. And there’s a lot of people […] Today’s Elder Scrolls is That. […] I think ESO is kind of like, “We’re doing something with The Elder Scrolls and there’s a product for people who want it.” “
Now, many fans’ desire to see Obsidian at the helm of Fallout again seems to have come true, but The situation has changed profoundly. Both studios are now part of Microsoft’s gaming division, which is currently facing a major reorganization, with Obsidian no longer an independent studio dedicated to the series but directly affiliated with Bethesda.