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The Steam Summer Sale on Steam includes discounts on multiple Obsidian Entertainment titles. Fallout: New Vegas is 50% off at 550 yen, and its Ultimate edition is 60% off at 879 yen. Other discounted games include The Outer Worlds 2, Avowed, Pentiment, and Grounded. The sale runs until July 10 at 2 a.m. Japan time.
Obsidian Entertainment has laid off 52 employees, about 25% of its workforce, as part of a broader Xbox restructuring. Multiple unannounced projects, including the sequel to the fantasy RPG Avowed, have been canceled. The studio is now redirecting resources toward a new game in the Fallout series, with Josh Sawyer, the director of Fallout: New Vegas, expected to lead development. Bethesda Game Studios is slated to co-develop the project, though the plan is not yet finalized. The layoffs and cancellations follow Microsoft's July 6 announcement of 4,800 company-wide cuts, with 1,600 in the Xbox division. Bloomberg reported that Avowed 2 was progressing smoothly and an announcement was expected within a year. The new strategy prioritizes major franchises, and the Fallout IP is considered a key asset. Other projects, such as downloadable content for The Outer Worlds 2 and Grounded 2, will continue. Obsidian has a deep history with the Fallout series, including the return of writer John Gonzalez in January 2025 and the involvement of co-creator Tim Cain in an unannounced title.
Microsoft's Xbox division is undergoing a large-scale restructuring that will cut approximately 3,200 jobs over the next year, part of a broader layoff of about 4,800 employees across the company. As part of the reorganization, ZeniMax Media will shift its strategy to focus on major franchises including Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, DOOM, Quake, and Wolfenstein, according to a Bloomberg report cited by multiple outlets. The restructuring has hit id Software, the studio behind DOOM and Quake, particularly hard. Reports from Game Developer and Game Informer, cited by GIGAZINE and GameSpark, indicate that roughly half of id Software's staff has been laid off, with former Bethesda executive Jeff Gardiner reporting 95 layoffs out of an estimated 185 employees. Veteran developers including principal concept artist Colin Geller, animator Chris Street, and principal programmer Dustin Land have confirmed their departures. The quality assurance department was reportedly devastated. Arkane Studios in Lyon is also under review, with Microsoft considering strategic options including a sale or spin-out, though French labor laws may slow the process. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma told employees in an internal memo that no announced first-party titles will be cancelled.
The Game Business reported that Obsidian Entertainment was a target for closure in Xbox restructuring, but the article was corrected and apologized for after journalists Jason Schreier and Jez Corden denied the claim, stating Xbox plans to keep the studio.
Joshua Sawyer, director of Fallout: New Vegas, discussed the difficulty of designing armor systems in 3D RPGs in a YouTube video. He praised Ghost of Tsushima for its simple, three-slot system that allows cool designs, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance for its complex, layered system despite development challenges.
Infolens announced on June 18 that the Fallout Pip-Boy 3000 Replica will go on sale in Japan starting at 10:00 AM on June 19. The wearable replica reproduces the Pip-Boy 3000 from Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas at a 1:1 scale. It features a die-cast metal front case, injection-molded ABS body, and memory foam cuff. The device includes an IPS LCD display that shows in-game screens such as status and maps, a clock and alarm function, and an FM radio tuner. It can also play the Fallout 4 minigame Atomic Command. A gimmick simulates monitor distortion that can be fixed by tapping the screen. The product comes with a metal display stand, USB-C charging cable, FM radio antenna cable, size adjustment cuff, spacer bar, and a RobCo hex tool. The price is 77,000 yen including tax. Sales will be conducted through the INFOLENS GEEK SHOP online, at the Ikebukuro Parco store, and at the Fallout Collection in Nagoya PARCO until June 21. The replica was developed in collaboration with The Wand Company based on the in-game 3D model.
Microsoft is reportedly planning to accelerate development of the Fallout, Elder Scrolls, and Halo series, with possible budget increases approved by CEO Satya Nadella and CFO Amy Hood, according to sources cited by The Information. The plan is part of a broader 'Xbox Reset' policy outlined by gaming division CEO Asha Sharma, which also includes workforce reductions and a review of investment policies. Budgets have not yet been finalized.
Good Smile Company's PLAMATEA brand is releasing the T-60 power armor from the Fallout series as a snap-fit plastic model in April 2027. The non-scale kit stands about 200mm tall, includes optional parts like a minigun and Nuka-Cola, and comes with water-slide decals for B.O.S. Knight customization. Pre-painted parts reproduce some color coding.
Bethesda Softworks released a trailer for the high-difficulty battle event 'Infestations' in Fallout 76 during the Xbox Games Showcase 2026. The event features dangerous factions taking over locations in Appalachia, elite bosses with unique mutations, and 4-star legendary rewards. Fallout 76 is also coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in late summer 2026.
Bethesda Game Studios announced native support for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions of Fallout 76. Public testing begins in June, with an official update planned for late summer 2026. The update targets 60fps, improved draw distance, shadows, and 4K resolution on compatible hardware.
Bethesda will release Update 68 for Fallout 76 on June 3, adding the Infestation endgame event. The event spawns powerful random faction enemies across the map, rewarding players with four-star legendary items and legendary scrip. The event is designed for groups and has a high occurrence rate.