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People are discussing reports that Obsidian—best known for The Outer Worlds and Fallout: New Vegas—is losing about a quarter of its staff due to Xbox layoffs. The headline is connecting The Outer Worlds’ developer’s current workforce reductions to broader industry staffing cuts.

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Key Takeaway Obsidian, the studio behind The Outer Worlds, is reportedly facing major staffing losses tied to Xbox layoffs.
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Obsidian, the studio behind The Outer Worlds, is reportedly facing major staffing losses tied to Xbox layoffs.

People are discussing reports that Obsidian—best known for The Outer Worlds and Fallout: New Vegas—is losing about a quarter of its staff due to Xbox layoffs. The headline is connecting The Outer Worlds’ developer’s current workforce reductions to broader industry staffing cuts.

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Eurogamer · 2d ago
The Outer Worlds and Fallout New Vegas studio Obsidian is reportedly losing a quarter of its staff in Xbox layoffs

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  • Follow Eurogamer updates for confirmed details on Obsidian’s staffing changes tied to Xbox layoffs. Eurogamer
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  • The Outer Worlds and Fallout New Vegas studio Obsidian is reportedly losing a quarter of its staff in Xbox layoffs Eurogamer
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