Obsidian's shift to Bethesda is not expected to alter development plans, insists Bethesda boss amidst studio reshuffle.
The most significant news in the world of Xbox this week comes from a notable shakeup within Microsoft’s family of game studios. Obsidian Entertainment, known for titles like “The Outer Worlds” and “Grounded,” has been moved under the Bethesda umbrella from its previous position within Xbox Game Studios. This structural change is part of a broader reorganization that Microsoft announced, aiming at refining the management flow within its gaming division.
In an interview with Pure Xbox, Bethesda’s head Jill Braff clarified that this is “primarily just a change in reporting structure” and stressed that it won’t result in a reset of the development roadmap, at least from Bethesda’s perspective. While such moves can sometimes indicate bigger shifts in strategic direction, it seems, for now, the integration is about streamlining oversight rather than altering game development goals.
Minor Console Update Goes Live
In more routine news, Xbox users saw a small console update roll out this week. As reported by Pure Xbox, while Xbox system updates are commonplace for those in the Insider program, public updates are less frequent. This latest update appears to be a minor one, mainly focusing on bug fixes rather than introducing any new features or significant improvements. Notably, it doesn’t include the much-anticipated “Disc to Digital” feature that some users have been eagerly waiting for, leaving players still on tenterhooks for future updates that might bring more substantial changes.
Delta Force Celebrates Two Years
Delta Force is marking its second anniversary with a host of new content and activities. According to Xbox Wire, the game’s “Season Reorientation” is now live, introducing more diverse gameplay options across Operations and Warfare, informed by two years of player feedback. Furthermore, the anniversary is celebrated with exclusive rewards and new chapters in the esports saga, such as the RISE Series Season 2 and the Delta Force Invitational at DreamHack Stockholm. Anniversary milestones like this are crucial checkpoints for live-service games, offering both a moment to celebrate and an opportunity to assess how far they have come since launch.
