'There's a Huge Amount of Mutual Respect' — Todd Howard Dismisses 'Fan Chatter' About Purported Rivalry Between Bethesda and Fallout: New Vegas Developer Obsidian
Todd Howard addresses industry rumors regarding the relationship between Bethesda and Obsidian while outlining future plans for major franchises.
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The brief
Todd Howard has publicly addressed ongoing speculation regarding a purported rivalry between Bethesda and Obsidian, stating that the relationship is defined by mutual respect. These comments coincide with broader announcements from Bethesda regarding the future of its flagship gaming franchises.
Coverage from outlets including GameSpot, PC Gamer, and Yahoo Tech highlights Howard’s dismissal of fan-driven theories concerning the two studios. Attention now shifts to the implementation of these announced projects following recent Xbox cuts.
Whether these remasters and new expansion plans successfully mitigate studio instability remains to be seen.
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Quick answers
Is there a rivalry between Bethesda and Obsidian?
According to Todd Howard, there is no rivalry and the studios maintain a relationship of mutual respect.
What is next for the Fallout franchise?
Bethesda has confirmed plans for a new Fallout 76 expansion, as well as remasters for Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas.
Is Todd Howard planning to retire?
Coverage indicates that Todd Howard has stated he does not plan to retire.
Coverage (9)
- Bethesda Details What's Next For Fallout And Its Other Franchises Amid Xbox Cuts Engadget · 1d ago
- Bethesda confirms new Fallout 76 expansion, closer partnership with ZOS on Elder Scrolls franchise Massively Overpowered · 1d ago
- Bethesda Confirms New Fallout Games Including 3 & New Vegas Remasters 80 Level · 1d ago
- Todd Howard Stated There Is No Rivalry Between Bethesda and Obsidian, and He Also Doesn't Plan to Retire EGW.News · 2d ago
- Todd Howard checks his calendar, sighs quietly, and tells us all again that he doesn't have a grudge agains... Yahoo Tech · 2d ago
- Todd Howard Addresses “Fan Chatter” About Bethesda-Obsidian Rivalry Conspiracies Yahoo Tech · 2d ago
- Todd Howard talks Fallout season 2, Obsidian, and Deathclaws Yahoo Tech · 2d ago
- Todd Howard Addresses "Fan Chatter" About Bethesda-Obsidian Rivalry Conspiracies GameSpot · 2d ago
- Todd Howard checks his calendar, sighs quietly, and tells us all again that he doesn't have a grudge against Obsidian or Fallout: New Vegas PC Gamer · 2d ago
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