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Todd Howard on new collaboration with Obsidian
Todd Howard has confirmed that Bethesda Game Studios is collaborating with Obsidian Entertainment on a new Fallout game, signaling a strong rekindling of their partnership since 2010. While Howard did not provide extensive details, he noted the game's current preproduction status. This announcement comes in the wake of significant layoffs affecting both companies, raising questions about the project's implications and stability within the industry.
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Published 17 Jul 2026, 20:30 UTC1 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Todd Howard confirms a new Fallout game collaboration with Obsidian.
- The game is currently in preproduction.
- Howard highlights the timing as 'right' for the collaboration.
- Recent layoffs impacted both Bethesda and Obsidian significantly.
- Obsidian lost approximately a quarter of its workforce.
Interesting facts
- The previous collaboration between Bethesda and Obsidian produced the acclaimed Fallout: New Vegas.
- Xbox's recent layoffs affected 1,600 employees and are tied to broader restructuring efforts.