Microsoft reorganized Xbox studios, placing Obsidian Entertainment under Bethesda leadership. Bethesda president Jill Braff assured that Obsidian will maintain its creative identity while collaborating on a new Fallout project under the company's franchise-led model, though questions remain about whether the studio can preserve its distinct character within this structure.
Microsoft reorganized its studios as part of a franchise-focused reset, bringing Obsidian Entertainment under Bethesda's structure. Bethesda president Jill Braff assured employees that Obsidian will retain its creative identity and leadership, though the studio faces skepticism after canceling multiple projects to focus on a new Fallout game.