Obsidian Director Addresses Studio Changes Amid Xbox Layoffs
Obsidian Entertainment director Brandon Adler is tired of seeing 'cold take artists' who are 'running their mouths' about how the studio has changed following recent Xbox layoffs.
Obsidian Entertainment director Brandon Adler is tired of seeing 'cold take artists' who are 'running their mouths' about how the studio has changed following recent Xbox layoffs.
Brandon Adler, director at Obsidian Entertainment, expressed frustration with individuals speculating about the studio's changes after Xbox layoffs. Adler emphasized that the core talent behind games like The Outer Worlds and Pillars of Eternity remains intact, despite recent restructuring in the industry.
Following widespread layoffs at Xbox, which affected studios like Obsidian, Ninja Theory, and Undead Labs, Adler defended Obsidian's legacy and talent pool. He highlighted the continuity of key team members from past successful titles to current projects, debunking misconceptions about the studio's evolution.
Adler concluded by urging people to consider the expertise and dedication of Obsidian's developers before making uninformed comments about the studio's direction. Reports suggest that Obsidian has canceled a sequel to Avowed and is working on a new Fallout game led by Josh Sawyer in the aftermath of the layoffs.
