Are you excited for a new Fallout game from Obsidian? You know, given everything is attracting attention across the tech world. Analysts, enthusiasts, and industry observers are watching closely to see how this story develops.
This update adds another signal to a fast-moving sector where product decisions, platform changes, and competition can quickly shape the market.
Reader poll: Obsidian might be pivoting to a Fallout game, but only after major layoffs and the cancellation of other projects—how’s that landing?
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Back when Microsoft acquired Bethesda, our first thought was, ‘I wonder if this will be bad,’ but our second thought was, ‘Ooh, maybe now Obsidian will make Fallout: New Vegas 2.’ And when the Fallout TV show turned out to be a hit, we scratched our heads over the continued absence of a new Fallout game.
Now it looks like a new Obsidian-made Fallout RPG may actually happen. Word on the street is that Microsoft has put Obsidian’s Josh Sawyer—who directed Fallout: New Vegas—at the helm of a new Fallout game as part of the “Xbox reset” shakeup, which will see 3,200 people lose their jobs.
The situation is “still in flux,” as reported by the Bloomberg report that broke the news, and could change. But supposing that Obsidian and Sawyer do dive into this project, are you excited? There’s a poll below, and the comments are open.
I’m feeling ambivalent. I like Obsidian and Sawyer, and a new Fallout game seems like a perfectly good pursuit for the developer and director, and a good thing for fans of the series who’ve been asking for just this for years.
But the news comes alongside thousands of layoffs across Xbox, including a substantial number at Obsidian itself, which has reportedly cancelled an Avowed sequel and other projects to make way for Fallout. It’s not exactly an auspicious way to kick off a new project, and it’s hard to sustain feelings I’d describe as positive after a bunch of people were just put out of work.
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Tyler grew up in Silicon Valley during the ’80s and ’90s, playing games like Zork and Arkanoid on early PCs. He was later captivated by Myst, SimCity, Civilization, Command & Conquer, all the shooters they call “boomer shooters” now, and PS1 classic Bushido Blade (that’s right: he had Bleem!). Tyler joined PC Gamer in 2011, and today he’s focused on the site’s news coverage. His hobbies include amateur boxing and adding to his 1,200-plus hours in Rocket League.
Why This Matters
This development may influence user expectations, future product strategy, and the competitive balance inside the broader technology industry.
Companies in adjacent segments often react quickly to similar moves, which is why stories like this tend to matter beyond a single announcement.
Looking Ahead
The full impact will become clearer over time, but the story already highlights how quickly the modern tech landscape can evolve.
Observers will continue tracking the next steps and how they affect products, users, and the wider market.
