Fallout: New Vegas Devs Want to Work on Obscure Series

Obsidian Entertainment's CEO, Feargus Urquhart, has publicly expressed his strong desire to develop a game based on Microsoft's Shadowrun IP. This follows a request for a list of available Microsoft IPs after the company's acquisition of Obsidian. While currently occupied with projects like Avowed and The Outer Worlds 2, Urquhart specifically highlighted Shadowrun as his top choice for a future project.

Urquhart's preference for Shadowrun isn't surprising, given Obsidian's history of successfully developing sequels and expansions within established RPG franchises (Fallout: New Vegas, Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II, etc.). His past comments indicate a comfort and aptitude for working within pre-existing worlds, enriching them with new narratives and gameplay. This aligns perfectly with the rich lore and established fanbase of Shadowrun.

The Shadowrun franchise, originating as a tabletop RPG in 1989, boasts a complex cyberpunk-fantasy setting. While several video game adaptations exist, including recent work by Harebrained Schemes, a new, original entry remains highly anticipated by fans. The last standalone Shadowrun game, Shadowrun: Hong Kong, launched in 2015, leaving a significant gap for a fresh, modern take on the series. Urquhart's personal history with the franchise, owning multiple editions of the tabletop game, further underscores his enthusiasm.

While the specifics of Obsidian's vision for a Shadowrun game remain undisclosed, the prospect of this acclaimed studio tackling the franchise excites fans. The combination of Obsidian's RPG expertise and Shadowrun's unique world promises a compelling and potentially groundbreaking title.