Obsidian Director Defends Studio DNA Following Recent Layoffs
The Outer Worlds 2 director Brandon Adler hits back at claims that Obsidian has lost its identity following recent staff cuts at the studio.
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The Outer Worlds 2 director Brandon Adler hits back at claims that Obsidian has lost its identity following recent staff cuts at the studio.
Obsidian Entertainment is losing 60-70 staff members, roughly 25% of its workforce, following the latest round of Xbox studio layoffs.
Obsidian, developer of Avowed and The Outer Worlds, is reportedly negotiating with Xbox leadership to avoid potential closure as part of a wider Microsoft reset.
Obsidian Entertainment addresses the The Outer Worlds PS5 upgrade controversy of 2026. Learn about the new requirements and how to handle your entitlement issues.
The Outer Worlds is being delisted on PC this May 2026. Learn about the new upgrade options and how this change affects your library access and game status.
Welcome to the fringes of space, Captain. In *The Outer Worlds 2*, your journey through a brand new star system is defined by a monumental choice, one that will shape the fate of entire worlds and their inhabitants.
In the vast and chaotic Halcyon colony of The Outer Worlds 2 your companions are your most valuable asset. None embody the strange science of the corporations more than Inez Silang, a dedicated soldier from the Auntie's Choice faction.
The vast and corporate-controlled expanse of the galaxy is looking stranger than ever. As spacers begin their journey in The Outer Worlds 2 they'll quickly discover that the new star system is plagued by bizarre, shimmering tears in the fabric of reality.
As anticipation for Obsidian Entertainment's next cosmic adventure, *The Outer Worlds 2*, continues to build, details about the new star system and its many secrets are beginning to surface. Among the most discussed rumors is a complex environmental puzzle awaiting players: the Alexandra Monastery Observatory riddle.
Welcome to the tangled politics of the Halycon system, spacer. As you navigate the vibrant and dangerous worlds of The Outer Worlds 2, you'll inevitably land in the settlement of Fairfield, a town torn between two powerful leaders: the pragmatic, by-the-book Milverstreet and the resourceful, independent Kaur.
Since its reveal, speculation around The Outer Worlds 2 has centered on one key question: will Obsidian Entertainment add a third-person camera? The original game was lauded for its sharp writing and vibrant RPG systems, but its mandatory first-person perspective was a significant point of contention for many players.