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Bethesda Boss Confirms Obsidian Entertainment Will Remain a Distinct Team

Bethesda's Jill Braff has assured staff that Obsidian Entertainment will keep its distinct identity and leadership structure, according to a company-wide email.

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Bethesda boss Jill Braff has written to all staff to confirm that Obsidian Entertainment will remain a "distinct" team, retaining its existing leadership structure. The message, reported by GamesIndustry.biz, was sent to employees and addresses the status of the Grounded developer within Bethesda.

The email states that Obsidian will continue to operate as a separate entity with its current leadership in place. This follows previous speculation about the studio's future under Bethesda's parent company, though the exact reasons for the reassurance were not detailed in the report.

Obsidian Entertainment logo.
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Obsidian Entertainment is known for developing titles such as Grounded, Pillars of Eternity, and The Outer Worlds. The studio has been part of the Xbox Game Studios family since 2018, when it was acquired by Microsoft.

The confirmation aims to provide clarity to staff amid any uncertainty. GamesIndustry.biz notes that the email was sent to all employees, but further specifics about the studio's operations or future projects were not included in the report.

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What did Bethesda confirm about Obsidian Entertainment?

Bethesda boss Jill Braff confirmed in an email to staff that Obsidian Entertainment will remain a distinct team and keep its existing leadership structure.

What games is Obsidian Entertainment known for?

Obsidian Entertainment is known for developing titles such as Grounded, Pillars of Eternity, and The Outer Worlds.

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