LIVE
▸Pokémon Pokopia Bubbly Basin DLC Leaks August 5 Release Date and Underwater Features▸Batman: Caped Crusader Season 2 Review - Darker, Deadlier, but Still Flawed▸Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Adds New Game Plus and Ultimate Difficulty in March Update▸Square Enix Devs Say Final Fantasy 6, 8, 9 Remakes Would Need Four to Five Installments Each▸Best Buy Sells Excellent Condition Asus ROG Xbox Ally for Under $500▸Ubisoft and Xbox Expand Partnership: Free PC Copies for Xbox Owners of 12 Games▸Call of Duty: Black Ops Fans Find Cut Tower Defense Zombies Mode 15 Years Later▸Pokémon Pokopia Bubbly Basin DLC Leaks August 5 Release Date and Underwater Features▸Batman: Caped Crusader Season 2 Review - Darker, Deadlier, but Still Flawed▸Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Adds New Game Plus and Ultimate Difficulty in March Update▸Square Enix Devs Say Final Fantasy 6, 8, 9 Remakes Would Need Four to Five Installments Each▸Best Buy Sells Excellent Condition Asus ROG Xbox Ally for Under $500▸Ubisoft and Xbox Expand Partnership: Free PC Copies for Xbox Owners of 12 Games▸Call of Duty: Black Ops Fans Find Cut Tower Defense Zombies Mode 15 Years Later
TheBadGamer
Home/Game Wiki/Obsidian Entertainment
company18 articles mention this

Obsidian Entertainment

Wikipedia ↗

Obsidian Entertainment, Inc. is an American video game developer based in Irvine, California and part of Xbox Game Studios. It was founded in June 2003, shortly before the closure of Black Isle Studios, by ex-Black Isle employees Feargus Urquhart, Chris Avellone, Chris Parker, Darren Monahan, and Chris Jones.

Source: Wikipedia

Quick facts

Country
United States
Founded
2003-06-12
Website
www.obsidian.net
Industry
video game industry
Employees
200
Parent company
Xbox Game Studios
Headquarters
Irvine

How Obsidian Entertainment connects to other topics

founded by Feargus Urquhart
founded by Chris Avellone
founded by Chris Jones
subsidiary of Xbox Game Studios
is works at by Feargus Urquhart
developer of Fallout: New Vegas
developer of Grounded Fully Yoked Edition
developer of Grounded 2
developer of Clockwork Revolution
developer of The Outer Worlds
developer of Avowed
developer of The Outer Worlds 2
developer of Pillars of Eternity
developer of New Vegas
developer of KotOR2
developed by Fallout
developer of Knights of the Old Republic 2
is works at by Brandon Adler
developer of Neverwinter Nights 2: Mask of the Betrayer
developer of Pentiment

Articles Mentioning Obsidian Entertainment

Meta Horizon+ Adds Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition With 50+ Games

Meta Horizon+ subscribers in supported regions now receive a starter edition of Xbox Game Pass at no extra cost, featuring over 50 games and 10 hours of monthly cloud gaming. The partnership between Xbox and Meta expands cloud streaming access directly to Meta Quest headsets. Eligible members can claim the benefit starting today.

Jul 21, 2026

Outer Worlds 2 Director Responds to Xbox Layoffs, Dispels Misinformation

Outer Worlds 2 director Eric Barone addresses the recent Xbox layoffs, reassuring fans about the game's development status. He dispels misinformation circulating online, confirming the project's ongoing progress. The game remains on track despite the industry upheaval.

Jul 14, 2026

Obsidian Director Pushes Back Against Critics After Xbox Layoffs

Obsidian Entertainment director Brandon Adler addresses critics claiming the studio has changed following recent Xbox layoffs, emphasizing the studio's consistent "DNA" despite staff changes. Adler defends the team's composition, noting key leaders worked on iconic titles like The Outer Worlds and New Vegas. The response comes amid uncertainty after Microsoft's widespread layoffs affected several Xbox studios.

Jul 13, 2026

Obsidian Pushes Back Against "Bad Takes" on Studio's State Amid Layoffs

Obsidian Entertainment's Game Director Brandon Adler responds to community concerns that the studio has lost its original talent and identity following recent layoffs and announcements, including a new Fallout project. Adler emphasizes the studio's consistent DNA from Knights of the Old Republic 2 to current games. The comments come as Obsidian navigates mixed reactions to its involvement in a new Fallout game, headed by Josh Sawyer, amidst thousands of layoffs across Xbox's restructured gaming divisions.

Jul 12, 2026

Fallout Leaks Uncovered: Obsidian's New Project Spills Online

The gaming community is abuzz with the unexpected leak of Obsidian's new Fallout game details on Steam News. While the leak's authenticity is yet to be confirmed, it hints at a pivotal shift in gameplay mechanics and an expansive new world. Fans eagerly anticipate an official response from Obsidian and Bethesda.

Jul 12, 2026

Obsidian Entertainment Slams Speculation, Affirms Identity Amid Layoffs and Project Shifts

Obsidian Entertainment, fresh from releasing Avowed, Grounded 2 (Early Access), and The Outer Worlds 2, addresses the aftermath of Microsoft's 1,600-strong gaming division layoffs, which saw 50 staff cut from the studio. Despite halted Avowed sequel plans in favor of a new Fallout game under Josh Sawyer's leadership, the studio pushes back against claims of a changed identity. Game Director Adler defends Obsidian's "DNA," emphasizing continuity despite external speculation.

Jul 11, 2026

The Elder Scrolls 6 Development Under Threat Amid Xbox Layoffs, Say Bethesda Staff

The Elder Scrolls 6, awaited for over eight years, faces potential delays and development issues due to significant Xbox layoffs affecting Bethesda. Over 50 key Bethesda staff, including veterans, have been let go, sparking fears of replaced talent with cheaper contractors and increased crunch. The game's release, already at least two years away, may suffer further setbacks.

Jul 9, 2026

Xbox Games Under Threat: Cancellations and Studio Uncertainty Unveiled

Microsoft's "reset" memo has cast a shadow over several Xbox studios and games. Notably, the Forza Motorsport franchise has been cancelled, and The Outer Worlds series has been discontinued due to poor sales of The Outer Worlds 2. Studios like Compulsion, Ninja Theory, and Double Fine are in negotiations, putting titles like Psychonauts, Senua (Hellblade series continuation), and South of Midnight at risk.

Jun 20, 2026

Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution Exclusivity Revealed

Xbox confirms Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution are not coming to PlayStation 5, marking a shift in exclusivity strategy. These titles are exclusive to Xbox and PC, with no timed release planned for Sony's console. The move signals Xbox's renewed focus on console exclusives.

Jun 8, 2026

Grounded 2 Breaks Xbox Exclusivity, Launches on PS5 August 11 with "Into The Abyss" Update

Grounded 2, the miniature backyard survival game, is coming to PlayStation 5 on August 11, marking the end of its Xbox exclusivity. This launch coincides with the "Into The Abyss" update, an underwater-themed expansion hitting PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Players can expect a new aquatic adventure amidst the game's ongoing Early Access.

Jun 7, 2026

Xbox's Grounded Leads PS Plus' June Free Games Amid Subscriber Backlash

PS Plus subscribers can claim Xbox-published Grounded Fully Yoked Edition for free in June, alongside Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, and a controversial repeat in EA Sports FC 26. The lineup, available from June 2 to July 6, has met with mixed reactions from the community. While Grounded's inclusion is a highlight, the return of EA Sports FC 26 from the previous month's offerings has sparked unhappiness among subscribers.

May 28, 2026

Chris Avellone Says Bethesda Likely Can't Remaster Fallout: New Vegas

Chris Avellone says Bethesda may not be able to remaster Fallout: New Vegas — and the source code may be the reason.

Apr 23, 2026