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The Outer Worlds 2 lead slams "cold take artists" following Xbox layoffs at Obsidian, says "the same DNA" that created hits like Fallout: New Vegas and more remains

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The Outer Worlds 2
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The Outer Worlds 2
Genres · rpg
Release · Oct 29, 2025
Developer · Obsidian Entertainment
Xbox Series X|SPCPS5
372 articles 117 writers 11 reviews
Fallout: New Vegas
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Fallout: New Vegas
Genres · fps, rpg
Release · Oct 19, 2010
Developer · Obsidian Entertainment
PS3PCXbox 360
256 articles 115 writers 2 reviews
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Role · Developer / Publisher
Active · 2004–2025
Latest · The Outer Worlds 2
Top genres · rpg, adventure, fps
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