No, Xbox isn't shutting down Obsidian despite fresh rumors
Conflicting reports emerge regarding the stability of Xbox studios as rumors of closures target Obsidian and Undead Labs.
📍 Where it landed
Rumors circulated that Obsidian was on a list of potential closures as Xbox operated like a startup. However, reports later clarified that Xbox is keeping the studio and has no plans to sell it.
Epilogue added 21d ago, after coverage quieted.
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The story so far
Rumors have surfaced suggesting that Xbox is operating like a startup and that Obsidian is among potential closures. Simultaneously, reports indicate that Undead Labs, the developer of State of Decay 3, is reportedly seeking a buyer amid fears of closure.
Coverage from Windows Central and TweakTown explicitly denies that Obsidian is being shut down, stating that Xbox is keeping the Fallout New Vegas studio. Other outlets, including WN Hub and Rely on Horror, emphasize the instability and potential sale of different internal teams.
Future developments depend on whether Xbox clarifies its operational structure and whether Undead Labs secures a buyer.
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The reporting (6)
- 'Fallout: New Vegas 2' Speculations: Game Could Be Greenlit Over at Xbox player.one · 26d ago
- Journalist Claims Xbox Is 'Keeping' Obsidian Following Rumours Of Potential Closure Pure Xbox · 26d ago
- Media reports: XBOX now operates "like a startup," and Obsidian is on the list of potential closures WN Hub · 26d ago
- State of Decay 3 Developer Undead Labs Reportedly Looking for a Buyer Amid Closure Fears Rely on Horror · 26d ago
- Xbox is 'keeping' Obsidian, has no plans to sell Fallout New Vegas studio TweakTown · 26d ago
- No, Xbox isn't shutting down Obsidian despite fresh rumors Windows Central · 26d ago
The obvious questions
Is Obsidian Entertainment being shut down?
According to Windows Central and TweakTown, Xbox is keeping Obsidian and has no plans to sell the studio.
What is happening with Undead Labs?
Rely on Horror reports that the State of Decay 3 developer is reportedly looking for a buyer due to closure fears.
How is Xbox's current operation being described in some reports?
WN Hub reports that Xbox is now operating 'like a startup'.
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