Small Team Is Still Working on Avowed 2, Even Though It's Cancelled

Small Team Is Still Working on Avowed 2, Even Though It's Cancelled

A small team at Obsidian Entertainment is reportedly still developing Avowed 2, despite Xbox officially cancelling the RPG sequel. The post Small Team Is Still Working on Avowed 2, Even Though It’s Cancelled appeared first on VICE.

Why Did Xbox Cancel Avowed 2? Inside the Business Decision and What It Means for Obsidian

Quick Answer: Why Was Avowed 2 Cancelled? Xbox cancelled Avowed 2 not because the game was failing, but as part of a broader strategic reset under new CEO Asha Sharma. The cancellation reflects Xbox's shift toward focusing investment exclusively on the biggest franchises (like Fallout, Elder Scrolls, and Forza) rather than mid-tier RPGs. Despite the cancellation, Obsidian is still working on the sequel with hopes of getting it re-approved throug…

Avowed 2 May Still Happen, Obsidian Skeleton Crew Continues Work

Until new Fallout game needs them.There's a chance the Avowed sequel Obsidian has been working on could still see the light of day, despite the fact it has been cancelled internally and the focus shifted to a new Fallout game.Earlier this week, Microsoft confirmed it's laying off 1,600 Xbox employees (and another 1,600 further down the line) and letting go of four first-party teams, either so they can return to independence or be acquired by ano…

Avowed 2 still reportedly in development despite Xbox cancellation

A new report claims Obsidian Entertainment is still developing Avowed 2 despite its reported cancellation. Check more details here!

Avowed 2 Isn't Dead Yet, Chris Avellone Says, as Obsidian Quietly Fights to Re-Pitch It After Xbox's Cancellation

[UPDATE - July 10, 2026] Jason Schreier is essentially backing Avellone's rumor in his latest YouTube video: By the way, quick side note is that Obsidian actually have a small team that was working on Avowed 2 that is still going to keep working on Avowed 2 even though it is canceled while they wait for other projects like Fallout to be ready for them. And maybe in hopes of getting it uncancelled. Maybe it was actually farther along than I think…