Upcoming Obsidian games: Every new Obsidian game in development

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Every upcoming Obsidian game in development as we hope for more news at Summer Game Fest

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Last year saw some great releases, but these upcoming Obsidian games have us intrigued. Grounded and Pentiment impressed us on Xbox Game Pass in 2022, and with a few more titles up its sleeve, it's hard not to get our hopes up for some concrete release date announcements at this year's Summer Game Fest. 

There are still hopes, albeit slim ones, that these upcoming Xbox Series X games and upcoming PC games might make it to our list of new games for 2023. That being said, any news is good news at this point, especially if Obsidian shows at some point amid the packed E3 2023 schedule. Here's every upcoming Obsidian game announced so far to refresh your memory until then.

Upcoming Obsidian games

Avowed

Avowed

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Release date: TBC
Platform(s): PC, Xbox Series X

Avowed is one of the most anticipated Xbox exclusives, and for good reason! Obsidian Entertainment is returning to the world of Eora – the universe that the studio's stunning Pillars of Eternity games are set in – for a first-person, swords and shields RPG. With a wide world to explore, the option to imbue your character build with magic, and the promise of branching dialogue options, it really does sound like Obsidian is setting out to craft its very own Elder Scrolls-style adventure. Sadly, Avowed is thought to be in early development, and we've had precious little information since its reveal in 2021. However, we do know that Avowed will be released on PC and Xbox Series X, and that it'll be in Xbox Game Pass from day one.

The Outer Worlds 2

The Outer Worlds 2

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Release date: TBC
Platform(s): PC, Xbox Series X

The Outer Worlds 2 is still a long, long ways away, but that doesn't mean we can't start losing our minds with a little unbridled anticipation. Obsidian announced its sequel to The Outer Worlds back in 2021, with a rather amusing trailer announcing that The Outer Worlds 2 was so early in development that it hadn't even finalized the design of the main character – let alone anything else. Still, there is good reason to get excited by the game's existence; Obsidian says it will be a "New star system; New crew; Same Outer Worlds", and we know that the RPG will be in development on Epic's impressive Unreal Engine 5 platform. One bit of disappointing news for players of the first game, it does appear that The Outer Worlds 2 won't launch on Nintendo Switch or PS5 as it's being published by Xbox Game Studios.

Here are the best Xbox Series X games to pick up while you wait for these Obsidian gems.

Josh West
Josh West
UK Managing Editor, GamesRadar+

Josh West is the UK Managing Editor of GamesRadar+. He has over 10 years experience in online and print journalism, and holds a BA (Hons) in Journalism and Feature Writing. Prior to starting his current position, Josh has served as GR+'s Features Editor and Deputy Editor of games™ magazine, and has freelanced for numerous publications including 3D Artist, Edge magazine, iCreate, Metal Hammer, Play, Retro Gamer, and SFX. Additionally, he has appeared on the BBC and ITV to provide expert comment, written for Scholastic books, edited a book for Hachette, and worked as the Assistant Producer of the Future Games Show. In his spare time, Josh likes to play bass guitar and video games. Years ago, he was in a few movies and TV shows that you've definitely seen but will never be able to spot him in.

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