"Outer Worlds 2 Development Thrives at Obsidian Entertainment"

Obsidian Entertainment CEO Feargus Urquhart recently provided an update on the development of The Outer Worlds 2 and Avowed, revealing smooth progress on the former despite past challenges.

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Urquhart candidly discussed the hurdles faced during the COVID-19 pandemic and post-Microsoft acquisition. Simultaneous development of multiple titles, including Grounded and Pentiment, significantly taxed the studio's resources. He acknowledged a period of strained development, even mentioning internal discussions about potentially halting The Outer Worlds 2 to focus on Avowed. However, Obsidian ultimately persevered, continuing development across all projects.

Urquhart reflected on this challenging period, highlighting the successful launches of Grounded and Pentiment, and the promising progress on Avowed. He described The Outer Worlds 2 as "looking incredible," although specific details remained undisclosed. Given the delay of Avowed to 2025, similar timeline adjustments for other projects are anticipated.

Announced in 2021, The Outer Worlds 2 has seen limited updates. Urquhart acknowledged this and the possibility of further delays, mirroring the situation with Avowed. Despite this, he reaffirmed Obsidian's commitment to delivering high-quality games, assuring fans that both titles, destined for PC and Xbox Series S/X, will eventually launch. While initial timelines may not be met, he expressed confidence in their eventual release.