Microsoft is reorganizing its gaming development priorities, reportedly shifting Obsidian Entertainment to work on a new entry in the 'Fallout' franchise. This strategic move follows the massive resurgence in popularity for the series following the success of the Fallout television adaptation.
Changes at Obsidian
As part of this transition, Microsoft has reportedly canceled plans for a sequel to 'Avowed,' the fantasy RPG that was released just last year. By moving Obsidian—the studio behind the fan-favorite 'Fallout: New Vegas'—back to the post-apocalyptic series, Microsoft appears to be doubling down on its most established intellectual properties.
While fans of Obsidian's recent work may be disappointed by the cancellation of the Avowed follow-up, the prospect of the studio returning to the Fallout universe is expected to be met with significant industry excitement. No official timeline for the new Fallout project has been disclosed yet.
