Obsidian moves under Bethesda as president promises to preserve its creative identity

Obsidian Entertainment has been placed under Bethesda during Xbox’s large-scale reorganisation. The studio is known for developing Fallout: New Vegas.

Bethesda’s president said the corporate changes would not erase Obsidian’s “creative identity” or its strengths.

Obsidian under Bethesda

The move comes as Xbox’s reorganisation continues. The source provides no details about the legal structure of the transfer, its financial terms or its effect on Obsidian’s current projects.

Bethesda has not announced specific staffing decisions or changes to the studio’s production plans. The company’s president has only promised to preserve Obsidian’s identity.