When 2025 wrapped up, Obsidian’s open-world fantasy RPG Avowed had been overlooked on many end-of-year lists. Despite garnering favourable reviews overall and delivering a type of Elder Scrolls-inspired experience that stands on its own, it wasn’t a massive hit. Later, The Outer Worlds 2 landed with similar results. Meanwhile, the mostly continuist survival crafting adventure Grounded 2 was enjoying lots of success.
It’s interesting to see how the gaming landscape shifts with each release. Obsidian’s decision to focus on shorter development cycles could lead to some exciting new projects. It’ll be intriguing to watch how this impacts their future titles.