Bethesda has promised to preserve the "creative identity" of Obsidian
As part of the new stage of XBOX reorganization, the studio Obsidian Entertainment was brought under the control of Bethesda. This led to concerns that it might now become a support team, but Bethesda's management tried to dispel these fears.
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The portal IGN published a copy of the letter that the president of Bethesda, Jill Braff, sent to employees. In it, the top manager explained that the current rearrangements are primarily an adjustment of the management structure, while almost nothing will change within Obsidian itself.
“The creative identity and strengths that set Obsidian apart will remain at the core of the studio and its work. Feargus Urquhart and other heads of Obsidian will continue to lead the studio, but it will now report directly to me. Bethesda Game Studios will still be responsible for the Fallout franchise. Together, the teams will develop their long-standing relationship and continue work on a new project in the Fallout universe, which we will share more about in the coming months,” wrote Braff.
The president of Bethesda added that the new management structure aligns more closely with a franchise-oriented business strategy. Additionally, it allows for a division of responsibility between specific franchises and the studios themselves.
In conclusion, Braff emphasized that she does not intend to require Obsidian to change its chosen course. Nor will Bethesda abandon the previously determined work plan. Both teams will simply collaborate more closely now.
Obsidian did not comment on the rearrangements.