{
  "id": 9373864,
  "title": "Obsidian's \"creative identity and strengths\" will remain intact, promises Bethesda, as it takes control of Fallout: New Vegas studio",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/obsidians-creative-identity-and-strengths-will-remain-intact-promises",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-23T16:47:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Eurogamer",
    "slug": "eurogamer",
    "url": "https://www.eurogamer.net/obsidian-creative-identity-bethesda-fallout-xbox-restructuring"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Xbox's massive reorganization has seen Obsidian Entertainment become part of Bethesda's group. Despite this major change in corporate structure, Bethesda's president, Jill Braff, has assured that the studio's creative identity and strengths will stay intact. This follows Xbox's recent massive layoffs, which included 1,600 workers and the termination of five first-party developers. Obsidian, which was originally under Xbox Game Studios, is now under Bethesda. This move has sparked some concern among fans, who worry that Obsidian might be reduced to a mere support studio. However, Braff has put these fears to rest, stating that the studio's unique identity and strengths will remain at its core. The studio, currently developing a new Fallout game with Bethesda Game Studios, will continue to lead the Fallout franchise alongside Bethesda Game Studios. This arrangement supports the franchise-led model that Xbox has been emphasizing, while ensuring clear accountability for both the studio and the franchise.",
  "summary": "Xbox's massive and still ongoing reorganisation has pushed Obsidian Entertainment under Bethesda's umbrella. Despite the quite drastic corporate shakeup, Bethesda's president is promising folks the iconic RPG developer will hold onto its \"creative identity.\" Read more",
  "key_points": [
    "Obsidian Entertainment joins Bethesda's group after Xbox reorganization.",
    "Bethesda president Jill Braff assures studio's creative identity stays intact.",
    "Obsidian will continue leading Fallout franchise with Bethesda Game Studios."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}