The Outer Worlds 2
GameBy Obsidian Entertainment
Documents about The Outer Worlds 2
Jason Schreier27 min
Why Games Now Take 6+ Years To Make
The modern video game industry is characterized by a significant increase in development cycles, with major titles frequently requiring six or more years to reach completion.
- Major video game titles now frequently require six or more years to complete due to a combination of technical, organizational, and creative challenges.
- The demand for extreme graphical fidelity has forced a shift toward exponentially larger development teams, creating significant communication and management overhead.
- Systemic mismanagement, including frequent shifts in project direction and the ineffective use of pre-production phases, leads to substantial wasted effort and repeated revisions.
Jason SchreierJun 2026
The Game Business33 min
The Outer Worlds 2 developer Obsidian has turned its studio into a real world RPG
Obsidian Entertainment maintains a high-volume release schedule by utilizing a multi-team structure that prioritizes iterative development over the risks of massive, singular-project scaling.
- Obsidian Entertainment utilizes a multi-team structure and strategic co-development partnerships, such as with Eidos Montreal, to maintain a high-volume release schedule while avoiding the risks of singular-project scaling.
- The studio has implemented a unique internal tenure program that gamifies employee loyalty by mapping out a twenty-year career path to preserve institutional knowledge.
- Obsidian is shifting its strategic focus away from sequels for established intellectual properties to prioritize the cultivation of original franchises.
The Game BusinessNov 2025
The Game Business59 min
With no GTA, what are the biggest games still to come in 2025?
The 2025 gaming landscape is defined by a reliance on established intellectual property as the industry navigates a period without a major Grand Theft Auto release.
- The 2025 gaming market is anchored by established franchises including Borderlands 4, Mafia: The Old Country, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, which are currently driving the highest levels of social engagement and wish-list metrics.
- Publishers are shifting toward shorter, more focused development cycles to mitigate the financial risks associated with rising production costs and the volatility of live-service models.
- Germany has doubled its game development funding to €125 million, signaling a significant regional push to support the industry despite ongoing studio restructurings.
The Game BusinessJul 2025
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