Xbox-owned studio Obsidian Entertainment is reportedly working on Avowed 2.
A sequel to the 2025 Xbox RPG, Avowed 2 is reportedly in early development at the studio, according to former employee and RPG legend Chris Avellone.
Avellone, who co-founded the studio in 2003, revealed on Twitter that the game is in early development. However, the original game’s director Carrie Patel, is no longer helming the sequel.
On the social media platform, Avellone revealed that “formerly ‘safe’ studios now are telling employees they aren’t sure how the management changes will impact the studio”.
At the time of writing, according to multiple outlets, Xbox is planning to close three studios: Compulsion Games, Double Fine, and Ninja Theory. However, Avellone suggests that more could be on the chopping block.
With that in mind, Avellone explained that Obsidian is working on multiple projects. Alongside continued support for Grounded 2, Obsidian is working on Avowed 2 alongside “non-Avowed titles” that are ramping up production.
Some assumed that Fallout New Vegas lead and Pillars of Eternity co-creator Josh Sawyer was set to helm the upcoming sequel. However, Avellone revealed that this has changed with Neverwinter Nights 2: Mask of the Betrayer creative lead George Ziets now spearheading the project.
“He [Sawyer] isn’t leading Avowed 2 any more than he did the first one (which he initially seemed distanced from until the final months, prob[ably] to inspire purchaser confidence),” Avellone said. “Also, the IP was intended as a joint effort across the company, but that didn’t last long.”
“Before you get too disappointed, George Ziets is believed to be heading up the creative,” he continued, “and George is pretty great in all respects.”
Right now, there’s no official announcement for Avowed 2 with prior information also coming from Avellone. According to the former Obsidian developer, there are no plans for The Outer Worlds 3 at this time.
