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Conflicting reports emerge on Obsidian Entertainment's status amid Xbox restructuring
Initial reports suggested Obsidian Entertainment was negotiating to avoid closure as part of Xbox's studio restructuring, but Bloomberg's Jason Schreier later refuted these claims, stating the studio is not at risk.
Key points
- The Game Business initially reported Obsidian was in negotiations with Microsoft to avoid closure.
- Bloomberg's Jason Schreier contradicted this, stating Obsidian is not being considered for shutdown.
- Obsidian Entertainment is known for developing RPGs like The Outer Worlds and Fallout: New Vegas.
- Xbox is reportedly planning broader studio restructuring and layoffs across its subsidiaries.
- Schreier indicated more details about Xbox's restructuring plans will become clear next week.
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