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Obsidian Entertainment

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Obsidian Entertainment, Inc. is an American video game developer based in Irvine, California and part of Xbox Game Studios. It was founded in June 2003, shortly before the closure of Black Isle Studios, by ex-Black Isle employees Feargus Urquhart, Chris Avellone, Chris Parker, Darren Monahan, and Chris Jones. Although they have created original intellectual property, many of their games are sequels based on licensed properties. Early projects included Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords and Neverwinter Nights 2, both sequels to BioWare-developed games. The team then developed their first original game, Alpha Protocol, in 2010. Other notable works from Obsidian include Fallout: New Vegas, Dungeon Siege III, and South Park: The Stick of Truth, all of which are also licensed properties. Throughout the studio's history, many projects—including Futureblight, Dwarfs, Aliens: Crucible, and Stormlands—were canceled. Due to having so many projects canceled, the company entered a severe financial crisis in 2012. As a result, Obsidian decided to crowdfund their next game, Pillars of Eternity, a role-playing game played from an isometric perspective, which ultimately became a success and saved the studio from closure. The team's focus then changed from developing licensed titles to creating original games based on the studio's own intellectual property, including a sequel to Pillars of Eternity. In November 2018, Obsidian Entertainment was acquired by Microsoft and became part of Microsoft Studios (now known as Xbox Game Studios). Their latest releases are the adventure game Pentiment, the action role-playing game Avowed, the co-op shooter Grounded 2 and the action role-playing game The Outer Worlds 2.

Infobox

Company type
Subsidiary
Industry
Video games
Founded
June 12, 2003; 22 years ago (2003-06-12)
Founders
mw- Feargus UrquhartChris ParkerChris AvelloneDarren MonahanChris Jones
Headquarters
Irvine, California, US
Key people
Feargus Urquhart (studio head)
Products
Fallout: New Vegas (2010)Pillars of Eternity series (2015-present)The Outer Worlds series (2019-present)Grounded series (2022-present)
Number of employees
285 (2025)
Parent
Xbox Game Studios (2018–present)
Website
obsidian.net

Tables

· Games
Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith LordsOriginal release date:December 6, 2004
Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith LordsOriginal release date:December 6, 2004
Game
Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith LordsOriginal release date:December 6, 2004
Details
Release years by system:2004 – Xbox2005 – Windows2015 – macOS, Linux2020 – Android, iOS2022 – Nintendo Switch
Notes: Role-playing game Published by LucasArts Sequel to BioWare's Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (2003) Uses BioWare's proprietary Odyssey engine which was developed for the first game Ported to macOS, Linux, Android, iOS and Nintendo Switch by Aspyr
Notes: Role-playing game Published by LucasArts Sequel to BioWare's Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (2003) Uses BioWare's proprietary Odyssey engine which was developed for the first game Ported to macOS, Linux, Android, iOS and Nintendo Switch by Aspyr
Game
Notes: Role-playing game Published by LucasArts Sequel to BioWare's Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (2003) Uses BioWare's proprietary Odyssey engine which was developed for the first game Ported to macOS, Linux, Android, iOS and Nintendo Switch by Aspyr
Neverwinter Nights 2Original release date:October 31, 2006
Neverwinter Nights 2Original release date:October 31, 2006
Game
Neverwinter Nights 2Original release date:October 31, 2006
Details
Release years by system:2006 – Windows2008 – macOS
Notes: Role-playing game Published by Atari Sequel to BioWare's Neverwinter Nights (2002) Uses the proprietary Electron engine, developed by Obsidian as an upgrade of the original game's Aurora engine Ported to macOS by Aspyr Mask of the Betrayer expansion pack released in September 2007 for Windows Storm of Zehir expansion pack released in November 2008 for Windows
Notes: Role-playing game Published by Atari Sequel to BioWare's Neverwinter Nights (2002) Uses the proprietary Electron engine, developed by Obsidian as an upgrade of the original game's Aurora engine Ported to macOS by Aspyr Mask of the Betrayer expansion pack released in September 2007 for Windows Storm of Zehir expansion pack released in November 2008 for Windows
Game
Notes: Role-playing game Published by Atari Sequel to BioWare's Neverwinter Nights (2002) Uses the proprietary Electron engine, developed by Obsidian as an upgrade of the original game's Aurora engine Ported to macOS by Aspyr Mask of the Betrayer expansion pack released in September 2007 for Windows Storm of Zehir expansion pack released in November 2008 for Windows
Alpha ProtocolOriginal release date:May 27, 2010
Alpha ProtocolOriginal release date:May 27, 2010
Game
Alpha ProtocolOriginal release date:May 27, 2010
Details
Release years by system:2010 – Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Notes: Action role-playing game Published by Sega Uses Unreal Engine 3
Notes: Action role-playing game Published by Sega Uses Unreal Engine 3
Game
Notes: Action role-playing game Published by Sega Uses Unreal Engine 3
Fallout: New VegasOriginal release date:October 19, 2010
Fallout: New VegasOriginal release date:October 19, 2010
Game
Fallout: New VegasOriginal release date:October 19, 2010
Details
Release years by system:2010 – Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Notes: Action role-playing game Published by Bethesda Softworks Part of the Fallout series Uses the Gamebryo engine
Notes: Action role-playing game Published by Bethesda Softworks Part of the Fallout series Uses the Gamebryo engine
Game
Notes: Action role-playing game Published by Bethesda Softworks Part of the Fallout series Uses the Gamebryo engine
Dungeon Siege IIIOriginal release date:May 26, 2011
Dungeon Siege IIIOriginal release date:May 26, 2011
Game
Dungeon Siege IIIOriginal release date:May 26, 2011
Details
Release years by system:2011 – Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Notes: Action role-playing game Uses Obsidian's proprietary Onyx engine Published by Square Enix Part of the Dungeon Siege series
Notes: Action role-playing game Uses Obsidian's proprietary Onyx engine Published by Square Enix Part of the Dungeon Siege series
Game
Notes: Action role-playing game Uses Obsidian's proprietary Onyx engine Published by Square Enix Part of the Dungeon Siege series
South Park: The Stick of TruthOriginal release date:March 4, 2014
South Park: The Stick of TruthOriginal release date:March 4, 2014
Game
South Park: The Stick of TruthOriginal release date:March 4, 2014
Details
Release years by system:2014 – Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 3602018 – PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Notes: Role-playing game Published by Ubisoft
Notes: Role-playing game Published by Ubisoft
Game
Notes: Role-playing game Published by Ubisoft
Pillars of EternityOriginal release date:March 26, 2015
Pillars of EternityOriginal release date:March 26, 2015
Game
Pillars of EternityOriginal release date:March 26, 2015
Details
Release years by system:2015 – Windows, macOS, Linux2017 – PlayStation 4, Xbox One2019 – Nintendo Switch
Notes: Role-playing game Published by Paradox Interactive Uses the Unity engine A two-part expansion pack published by Paradox Interactive: The White March (2015–2016)
Notes: Role-playing game Published by Paradox Interactive Uses the Unity engine A two-part expansion pack published by Paradox Interactive: The White March (2015–2016)
Game
Notes: Role-playing game Published by Paradox Interactive Uses the Unity engine A two-part expansion pack published by Paradox Interactive: The White March (2015–2016)
SkyforgeOriginal release date:July 16, 2015
SkyforgeOriginal release date:July 16, 2015
Game
SkyforgeOriginal release date:July 16, 2015
Details
Release years by system:2015 – Windows2017 – PlayStation 4, Xbox One2021 – Nintendo Switch
Notes: Massively multiplayer online role-playing game Developed by Allods Team in collaboration with Obsidian Entertainment Published by My.com
Notes: Massively multiplayer online role-playing game Developed by Allods Team in collaboration with Obsidian Entertainment Published by My.com
Game
Notes: Massively multiplayer online role-playing game Developed by Allods Team in collaboration with Obsidian Entertainment Published by My.com
Pathfinder Adventures Original release date:April 27, 2016
Pathfinder Adventures Original release date:April 27, 2016
Game
Pathfinder Adventures Original release date:April 27, 2016
Details
Release years by system:2016 – Android, iOS2017 – Windows, macOS
Notes: Strategy video game Published by Asmodee North America
Notes: Strategy video game Published by Asmodee North America
Game
Notes: Strategy video game Published by Asmodee North America
Armored WarfareOriginal release date:October 2015
Armored WarfareOriginal release date:October 2015
Game
Armored WarfareOriginal release date:October 2015
Details
Release years by system:2015 – Windows2018 – PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Notes: Vehicular combat game Published by My.games, formerly My.com Obsidian originally worked on the game until February 2017, when development was moved in-house at Mail.ru Games
Notes: Vehicular combat game Published by My.games, formerly My.com Obsidian originally worked on the game until February 2017, when development was moved in-house at Mail.ru Games
Game
Notes: Vehicular combat game Published by My.games, formerly My.com Obsidian originally worked on the game until February 2017, when development was moved in-house at Mail.ru Games
TyrannyOriginal release date:November 10, 2016
TyrannyOriginal release date:November 10, 2016
Game
TyrannyOriginal release date:November 10, 2016
Details
Release years by system:2016 – Windows, macOS, Linux
Notes: Role-playing game Published by Paradox Interactive Uses the Unity engine
Notes: Role-playing game Published by Paradox Interactive Uses the Unity engine
Game
Notes: Role-playing game Published by Paradox Interactive Uses the Unity engine
Pillars of Eternity II: DeadfireOriginal release date:May 8, 2018
Pillars of Eternity II: DeadfireOriginal release date:May 8, 2018
Game
Pillars of Eternity II: DeadfireOriginal release date:May 8, 2018
Details
Release years by system:2018 – Windows, macOS, Linux2020 – PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Notes: Role-playing game Published by Versus Evil Sequel to Pillars of Eternity Uses the Unity engine Expansion packs published by Versus Evil: Beast of Winter (2018), Seeker, Slayer, Survivor (2018), The Forgotten Sanctum (2018)
Notes: Role-playing game Published by Versus Evil Sequel to Pillars of Eternity Uses the Unity engine Expansion packs published by Versus Evil: Beast of Winter (2018), Seeker, Slayer, Survivor (2018), The Forgotten Sanctum (2018)
Game
Notes: Role-playing game Published by Versus Evil Sequel to Pillars of Eternity Uses the Unity engine Expansion packs published by Versus Evil: Beast of Winter (2018), Seeker, Slayer, Survivor (2018), The Forgotten Sanctum (2018)
The Outer WorldsOriginal release date:October 25, 2019
The Outer WorldsOriginal release date:October 25, 2019
Game
The Outer WorldsOriginal release date:October 25, 2019
Details
Release years by system:2019 – Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One2020 – Nintendo Switch2023 – PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
Notes: Role-playing game Published by Private Division Uses Unreal Engine 4
Notes: Role-playing game Published by Private Division Uses Unreal Engine 4
Game
Notes: Role-playing game Published by Private Division Uses Unreal Engine 4
GroundedOriginal release date:September 27, 2022
GroundedOriginal release date:September 27, 2022
Game
GroundedOriginal release date:September 27, 2022
Details
Release years by system:2022 – Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S2024 – Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
Notes: Cooperative survival game Published by Xbox Game Studios Uses Unreal Engine 4 Initially released in early access on July 28, 2020
Notes: Cooperative survival game Published by Xbox Game Studios Uses Unreal Engine 4 Initially released in early access on July 28, 2020
Game
Notes: Cooperative survival game Published by Xbox Game Studios Uses Unreal Engine 4 Initially released in early access on July 28, 2020
PentimentOriginal release date:November 15, 2022
PentimentOriginal release date:November 15, 2022
Game
PentimentOriginal release date:November 15, 2022
Details
Release years by system:2022 – Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S2024 – Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
Notes: Adventure game Published by Xbox Game Studios Uses the Unity engine
Notes: Adventure game Published by Xbox Game Studios Uses the Unity engine
Game
Notes: Adventure game Published by Xbox Game Studios Uses the Unity engine
AvowedOriginal release date:February 18, 2025
AvowedOriginal release date:February 18, 2025
Game
AvowedOriginal release date:February 18, 2025
Details
Release years by system:2025 – Windows, Xbox Series X/S
Notes: Role-playing game Published by Xbox Game Studios Uses Unreal Engine 5
Notes: Role-playing game Published by Xbox Game Studios Uses Unreal Engine 5
Game
Notes: Role-playing game Published by Xbox Game Studios Uses Unreal Engine 5
The Outer Worlds 2Original release date:October 29, 2025
The Outer Worlds 2Original release date:October 29, 2025
Game
The Outer Worlds 2Original release date:October 29, 2025
Details
Release years by system:2025 – Windows, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
Notes: Role-playing game Published by Xbox Game Studios Uses Unreal Engine 5
Notes: Role-playing game Published by Xbox Game Studios Uses Unreal Engine 5
Game
Notes: Role-playing game Published by Xbox Game Studios Uses Unreal Engine 5
Grounded 2Original release date:TBA
Grounded 2Original release date:TBA
Game
Grounded 2Original release date:TBA
Details
Release years by system:TBD – Windows, Xbox Series X/S
Notes: Cooperative survival game Co-developed with Eidos-Montréal Published by Xbox Game Studios Uses Unreal Engine 5 Initially released in early access on July 29, 2025
Notes: Cooperative survival game Co-developed with Eidos-Montréal Published by Xbox Game Studios Uses Unreal Engine 5 Initially released in early access on July 29, 2025
Game
Notes: Cooperative survival game Co-developed with Eidos-Montréal Published by Xbox Game Studios Uses Unreal Engine 5 Initially released in early access on July 29, 2025
Game
Details
Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith LordsOriginal release date:December 6, 2004
Release years by system:2004 – Xbox2005 – Windows2015 – macOS, Linux2020 – Android, iOS2022 – Nintendo Switch
Notes: Role-playing game Published by LucasArts Sequel to BioWare's Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (2003) Uses BioWare's proprietary Odyssey engine which was developed for the first game Ported to macOS, Linux, Android, iOS and Nintendo Switch by Aspyr
Neverwinter Nights 2Original release date:October 31, 2006
Release years by system:2006 – Windows2008 – macOS
Notes: Role-playing game Published by Atari Sequel to BioWare's Neverwinter Nights (2002) Uses the proprietary Electron engine, developed by Obsidian as an upgrade of the original game's Aurora engine Ported to macOS by Aspyr Mask of the Betrayer expansion pack released in September 2007 for Windows Storm of Zehir expansion pack released in November 2008 for Windows
Alpha ProtocolOriginal release date:May 27, 2010
Release years by system:2010 – Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Notes: Action role-playing game Published by Sega Uses Unreal Engine 3
Fallout: New VegasOriginal release date:October 19, 2010
Release years by system:2010 – Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Notes: Action role-playing game Published by Bethesda Softworks Part of the Fallout series Uses the Gamebryo engine
Dungeon Siege IIIOriginal release date:May 26, 2011
Release years by system:2011 – Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Notes: Action role-playing game Uses Obsidian's proprietary Onyx engine Published by Square Enix Part of the Dungeon Siege series
South Park: The Stick of TruthOriginal release date:March 4, 2014
Release years by system:2014 – Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 3602018 – PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Notes: Role-playing game Published by Ubisoft
Pillars of EternityOriginal release date:March 26, 2015
Release years by system:2015 – Windows, macOS, Linux2017 – PlayStation 4, Xbox One2019 – Nintendo Switch
Notes: Role-playing game Published by Paradox Interactive Uses the Unity engine A two-part expansion pack published by Paradox Interactive: The White March (2015–2016)
SkyforgeOriginal release date:July 16, 2015
Release years by system:2015 – Windows2017 – PlayStation 4, Xbox One2021 – Nintendo Switch
Notes: Massively multiplayer online role-playing game Developed by Allods Team in collaboration with Obsidian Entertainment Published by My.com
Pathfinder Adventures Original release date:April 27, 2016
Release years by system:2016 – Android, iOS2017 – Windows, macOS
Notes: Strategy video game Published by Asmodee North America
Armored WarfareOriginal release date:October 2015
Release years by system:2015 – Windows2018 – PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Notes: Vehicular combat game Published by My.games, formerly My.com Obsidian originally worked on the game until February 2017, when development was moved in-house at Mail.ru Games
TyrannyOriginal release date:November 10, 2016
Release years by system:2016 – Windows, macOS, Linux
Notes: Role-playing game Published by Paradox Interactive Uses the Unity engine
Pillars of Eternity II: DeadfireOriginal release date:May 8, 2018
Release years by system:2018 – Windows, macOS, Linux2020 – PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Notes: Role-playing game Published by Versus Evil Sequel to Pillars of Eternity Uses the Unity engine Expansion packs published by Versus Evil: Beast of Winter (2018), Seeker, Slayer, Survivor (2018), The Forgotten Sanctum (2018)
The Outer WorldsOriginal release date:October 25, 2019
Release years by system:2019 – Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One2020 – Nintendo Switch2023 – PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
Notes: Role-playing game Published by Private Division Uses Unreal Engine 4
GroundedOriginal release date:September 27, 2022
Release years by system:2022 – Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S2024 – Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
Notes: Cooperative survival game Published by Xbox Game Studios Uses Unreal Engine 4 Initially released in early access on July 28, 2020
PentimentOriginal release date:November 15, 2022
Release years by system:2022 – Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S2024 – Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
Notes: Adventure game Published by Xbox Game Studios Uses the Unity engine
AvowedOriginal release date:February 18, 2025
Release years by system:2025 – Windows, Xbox Series X/S
Notes: Role-playing game Published by Xbox Game Studios Uses Unreal Engine 5
The Outer Worlds 2Original release date:October 29, 2025
Release years by system:2025 – Windows, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
Notes: Role-playing game Published by Xbox Game Studios Uses Unreal Engine 5
Grounded 2Original release date:TBA
Release years by system:TBD – Windows, Xbox Series X/S
Notes: Cooperative survival game Co-developed with Eidos-Montréal Published by Xbox Game Studios Uses Unreal Engine 5 Initially released in early access on July 29, 2025
· Games › Cancelled
Dwarfs Cancellation date:2005–2006
Dwarfs Cancellation date:2005–2006
Game
Dwarfs Cancellation date:2005–2006
Details
Proposed system release:Xbox 360, PlayStation 3
Notes: Third-person action role-playing game prequel to Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Started development in 2005 and canceled about a year later, with its development team being moved to work on Alpha Protocol People on the project included Kevin Saunders as lead designer and Brian Mitsoda as creative lead Published by Buena Vista Games
Notes: Third-person action role-playing game prequel to Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Started development in 2005 and canceled about a year later, with its development team being moved to work on Alpha Protocol People on the project included Kevin Saunders as lead designer and Brian Mitsoda as creative lead Published by Buena Vista Games
Game
Notes: Third-person action role-playing game prequel to Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Started development in 2005 and canceled about a year later, with its development team being moved to work on Alpha Protocol People on the project included Kevin Saunders as lead designer and Brian Mitsoda as creative lead Published by Buena Vista Games
Aliens: Crucible Cancellation date:February 2009
Aliens: Crucible Cancellation date:February 2009
Game
Aliens: Crucible Cancellation date:February 2009
Details
Proposed system release:Windows, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3
Notes: Third-person survival role-playing game based on the Alien movie franchise, with squad-based combat and base building Project was originally unveiled in December 2006 Josh Sawyer-led project built on Obsidian's in-house Onyx engine Published by Sega
Notes: Third-person survival role-playing game based on the Alien movie franchise, with squad-based combat and base building Project was originally unveiled in December 2006 Josh Sawyer-led project built on Obsidian's in-house Onyx engine Published by Sega
Game
Notes: Third-person survival role-playing game based on the Alien movie franchise, with squad-based combat and base building Project was originally unveiled in December 2006 Josh Sawyer-led project built on Obsidian's in-house Onyx engine Published by Sega
Stormlands Cancellation date:March 12, 2012
Stormlands Cancellation date:March 12, 2012
Game
Stormlands Cancellation date:March 12, 2012
Details
Proposed system release:Xbox One
Notes: Third-person action role-playing game Planned to be released in 2013 as a launch title for the Xbox One Was being built on the Onyx engine Published by Microsoft
Notes: Third-person action role-playing game Planned to be released in 2013 as a launch title for the Xbox One Was being built on the Onyx engine Published by Microsoft
Game
Notes: Third-person action role-playing game Planned to be released in 2013 as a launch title for the Xbox One Was being built on the Onyx engine Published by Microsoft
Game
Details
Dwarfs Cancellation date:2005–2006
Proposed system release:Xbox 360, PlayStation 3
Notes: Third-person action role-playing game prequel to Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Started development in 2005 and canceled about a year later, with its development team being moved to work on Alpha Protocol People on the project included Kevin Saunders as lead designer and Brian Mitsoda as creative lead Published by Buena Vista Games
Aliens: Crucible Cancellation date:February 2009
Proposed system release:Windows, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3
Notes: Third-person survival role-playing game based on the Alien movie franchise, with squad-based combat and base building Project was originally unveiled in December 2006 Josh Sawyer-led project built on Obsidian's in-house Onyx engine Published by Sega
Stormlands Cancellation date:March 12, 2012
Proposed system release:Xbox One
Notes: Third-person action role-playing game Planned to be released in 2013 as a launch title for the Xbox One Was being built on the Onyx engine Published by Microsoft

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