Obsidian keeps working on Avowed 2

The landscape of game development is currently experiencing some seismic shifts, particularly within the ecosystem surrounding Xbox. The recent sweeping changes and restructuring at Microsoft have sent ripples across the industry, creating a wave of speculation about the future of various development studios.

While the corporate maneuvering has created confusion among many, the true drama lies in how these macro-level changes affect individual projects. One studio caught squarely in the crossfire is Obsidian Entertainment, whose fate became tied to major franchise decisions.

The fallout included the cancellation of a highly anticipated sequel to Avowed. This cancellation raised immediate questions about the fate of ongoing development and where creative momentum is directed next.

Yet, amidst the headlines of cancellation, some insiders suggest that the story for Obsidian is far from over. Reports indicate that the studio has managed to maintain a small team actively working on what would have been Avowed 2, seemingly holding onto the dream while waiting for the next big opportunity.

This persistence is fascinating. Despite the official cancellation, sources hint at a counter-strategy: working diligently until the project is simply ready to be released. One insider suggested that Obsidian’s hope is that they can reach a point where Microsoft will look at the timeline and decide that releasing the game is more efficient than continuing to hold it back.

The context for this limbo is further complicated by Obsidian’s recent involvement in developing a new entry within the Fallout franchise, which necessitated the shift in focus and ultimately led to the cancellation of the Avowed sequel.

It is a reminder that in the high-stakes world of AAA gaming, corporate strategy often dictates creative reality. The story of Obsidian’s team serves as a compelling case study on how external pressures can stall ambitious projects, but also how determined developers fight to see their visions realized, no matter the turbulence.