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business17 days ago•35 min saved

Xbox's New Studio Shakeup Reassigns Rare and Obsidian Under Activision and Bethesda

Xbox is restructuring its studio lineup after July layoffs, moving Rare to Activision and Obsidian Entertainment to Bethesda. Bethesda will expand to include Obsidian’s Grounded and a Fallout project with Bethesda Game Studios, while Activision will helm the next Halo title with a dedicated team. The changes are framed as consolidating units to boost franchises, and Xbox notes active development on current games won’t be disrupted, though a second wave of layoffs (~268 more employees) has occurred.

via Insider Gaming|

#activision #bethesda #business

technology4 months ago•17 min saved

Outer Worlds PS5 Upgrade Fiasco Forces DLC-Only Path

Obsidian has apologized for a confusing promo around a free PS5 upgrade for base The Outer Worlds owners. Due to unforeseen platform limitations and entitlement rules, the free upgrade cannot be offered going forward; Xbox One/PS4 digital owners will need to own the base game plus both DLCs (or the Expansion Pass) to be eligible for the Spacer's Choice Edition upgrade. Players who bought the base game before May 27 may contact support for remediation, but many feel misled as messaging changed after the initial announcement. The DLCs were briefly delisted and later relisted, complicating upgrade eligibility, and Obsidian has issued a further statement acknowledging the frustration.

via Push Square|

#dlc #obsidian #ps5-upgrade

gaming4 months ago•7 min saved

Outer Worlds Free Upgrade Gets Reworked by Console Entitlements

Obsidian’s Spacer’s Choice Edition upgrade, originally promised as a free upgrade for base The Outer Worlds buyers, is being restricted on Xbox One and PS4 due to console entitlement limits. Digital owners must now own the base game plus both DLCs (Peril on Gorgon and Murder on Eridanos) to qualify for the upgrade; PC owners still get the upgrade if they own the delisted base game. Obsidian urged affected players (including those who bought between 4/30 and 5/27) to contact support, and is exploring upgrade paths for physical copies, with the Spacer’s Choice Edition also added to Xbox Game Pass.

via Pure Xbox|

#gaming #obsidian #outer-worlds

gaming7 months ago•8 min saved

Avowed PS5 Update Eases Gear Grind With Scalable Upgrades and Better Tutorials

The PS5 version of Avowed adds meaningful tweaks to its gear system in response to launch criticisms, including clearer upgrade tutorials, more generous resource gains, and new gameplay settings that let players adjust overall equipment scaling, making progression less binary and the open-world grind more approachable.

via Push Square|

#avowed #gaming #obsidian

gaming7 months ago•7 min saved

Avowed on PS5 proves a double-A gem worth your time

Eurogamer argues Avowed, though overlooked after its release, is a solid double-A RPG whose PS5 version shines with updates (new abilities, races, weapon types, game plus, photo mode) and a satisfying, accessible combat loop, making it worth trying on PS5.

via Eurogamer|

#avowed #double-a #gaming

technology7 months ago•13 min saved

PS5's Avowed Delivers Enchanting Worlds and Satisfying Combat Despite A Quiet Script

Push Square's PS5 review praises Avowed's engaging, weighty combat and gorgeous Living Lands, with a player-choice driven flow and a generous Anniversary Update that adds New Game+, new playable races, a photo mode, and fully customizable difficulty. While the story and dialogue can feel dull and the animations occasionally janky, the polished combat and exploration make Avowed one of Obsidian's strongest recent releases, earning an 8/10.

via Push Square|

#action-rpg #avowed #obsidian

gaming8 months ago•33 min saved

Remake Rumors Rise as Ubisoft Reuploads Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Soundtracks

Ubisoft has begun reuploading the soundtrack for Assassin’s Creed Black Flag on Ubisoft Music, fueling speculation of a remake codenamed Obsidian (potentially titled Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced). Insider Gaming cites a possible 2026 end-of-fiscal-year release and notes marketing was expected to start in January, though there is no official confirmation and recent security breaches at Ubisoft have clouded verification. The story has sparked online buzz and cross-channel hints, amid ongoing remake chatter including other franchises.

via Insider Gaming|

#assassins-creed-black-flag #gaming #obsidian

gaming9 months ago•4 min saved

Obsidian's Avowed to Launch on PS5 with Non-Human Character Options

Obsidian's fantasy RPG Avowed is coming to PS5 on February 17, nearly a year after its original release, along with a free anniversary update that introduces new features including the ability to play as non-human characters like aumauan, orlan, or dwarf, enhancing character customization and gameplay diversity.

via GamesRadar+|

#avowed #fantasy-rpg #gaming

technology9 months ago•1 min saved

Avowed, Xbox's Fantasy RPG, Coming to PS5 in 2025 with Major Update

Avowed, an Xbox Game Studios title, will be released on PS5 on February 17 alongside a free anniversary update that adds new features like New Game Plus, Photo Mode, and new races. This move reflects Xbox's broader strategy of releasing first-party games on PlayStation, challenging traditional platform exclusivity, and is part of a trend that has seen Xbox-published games perform well on PlayStation.

via IGN|

#anniversary-update #avowed #obsidian

gaming9 months ago•2 min saved

Xbox's Avowed to Launch on PS5 with New Features

Obsidian announced the upcoming Anniversary Update for Avowed, featuring new game plus, character creation options, and photo mode, along with a PS5 port scheduled for February 17th, enhancing the game's accessibility on next-gen consoles.

via XboxEra|

#anniversary-update #avowed #game-plus

gaming9 months ago•3 min saved

Todd Howard praises Obsidian's work on Fallout: New Vegas and KOTOR 2

Todd Howard from Bethesda states that Obsidian was the only studio considered for developing Fallout: New Vegas due to their previous work on Knights of the Old Republic 2, and hints at ongoing, unannounced Fallout projects.

via GamesRadar+|

#fallout #fallout-franchise #fallout-new-vegas

gaming11 months ago•3 min saved

Obsidian Prioritizes Original Games Over Fallout: New Vegas 2

Obsidian is focusing on developing its own IP and original projects like The Outer Worlds 2 and Avowed, rather than pursuing a sequel to Fallout New Vegas, despite fan interest and the potential for a New Vegas 2 to serve as a sequel to one of its most beloved RPGs.

via PCGamesN|

#fallout-new-vegas #game-development #gaming

gaming11 months ago•2 min saved

Pillars of Eternity Launches Turn-Based Mode Amid Fan Demand

Obsidian's Pillars of Eternity introduces a turn-based mode in an open beta starting November 5th, drawing on lessons from Deadfire, with options to switch combat modes, improved mechanics, and ongoing updates before a full release.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

#deadfire #gaming #obsidian

gaming11 months ago•1 min saved

Outer Worlds 2: A Fun, Improved Space Adventure on Xbox Game Pass

A recent poll asks players for their initial impressions of The Outer Worlds 2 on Xbox Game Pass, with early feedback being generally positive regarding gameplay and story, though players are still exploring the game amidst a busy Xbox gaming lineup.

via Pure Xbox|

#gaming #initial-impressions #obsidian

technology11 months ago•8 min saved

Obsidian's Role-Playing Excellence and 'The Outer Worlds 2' Insights

Obsidian, a studio renowned for deep and humorous RPGs like The Outer Worlds 2, is expanding its universe with a focus on satire, player agency, and rich storytelling, all while maintaining a fun and creative work environment supported by Microsoft.

via Microsoft Source|

#obsidian #player-choice #role-playing-games