Obsidian Entertainment, recognized for developing Fallout: New Vegas, pitched several ideas for The Elder Scrolls spin-off games to Bethesda, the franchise owner; however, Bethesda rejected all propositions. Chris Avellone, a writer who worked on Fallout: New Vegas and now freelances, unveiled this information on Twitter. Despite the rejection, Obsidian, now a subsidiary under Microsoft along with Bethesda, could still potentially collaborate on future projects.
Why were Obsidian Entertainment's The Elder Scrolls spin-off game ideas rejected by Bethesda?The specific reasons for Bethesda's rejection of Obsidian's spin-off game ideas have not been publicly detailed. However, Chris Avellone speculated that it could be due to the initial mixed reception of Fallout: New Vegas upon release, even though it is now considered one of the best in the series. It's also possible that Bethesda preferred to focus on the main entries of The Elder Scrolls series themselves.
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Ah, the gaming biz can be brutal, even for a seasoned vet like Obsidian—just goes to show that past success doesn't always open doors. Still, with both under Microsoft's roof now, I'm crossing my fingers for a future collab that’ll blend Obsidian's narrative chops with that rich Elder Scrolls lore. 🤞🎮
It's interesting how the tides of perception change over time—Fallout: New Vegas had a rocky start but eventually gained cult status among fans. Obsidian's ideas for The Elder Scrolls could've brought a fresh spin to the franchise, but it seems Bethesda's got their own roadmap, and I'm curious to see what they've got up their sleeves, especially now that they're all under Microsoft's roof.
Man, imagine what an Obsidian spin on The Elder Scrolls could have been like; New Vegas had such a unique charm compared to the main Fallout series. It's a bummer to hear Bethesda gave the cold shoulder, but hey, the gaming multiverse works in mysterious ways—here's hoping the Microsoft family reunion brings some of that crossover magic back to the table.