Reddit Exploded Over Obsidian's Decision to End The Outer Worlds
Obsidian's decision to discontinue The Outer Worlds series in favor of developing Avowed has caused a storm online. On Reddit and forums, players are calling it a "betrayal" by the studio. Many believe that Obsidian is sacrificing a unique franchise for a "safe mediocrity."
The main complaint from fans concerns the "soul" of the games. The Outer Worlds, despite its flaws, had a vibrant style—satirical corporate science fiction, a successor to Fallout. Avowed is perceived as "typical fantasy" without charisma.
Players also point to Microsoft's flawed pricing policy, which may have buried The Outer Worlds 2: AA projects were sold at AAA prices. Fans believe that the financial failure was caused by publishing decisions, not the quality of the game.
The frustration is compounded by the fact that Avowed is getting a second life, while The Outer Worlds is going down in history. Many see this as proof that Obsidian, under Microsoft's wing, has lost touch with the expectations of loyal fans—deep and unconventional RPGs are giving way to "safe" products for Game Pass.
