Obsidian's 2025 games sold poorly despite good reviews, leading to shorter development cycles and no new Outer Worlds game.

Obsidian Entertainment's 2025 releases, Avowed and The Outer Worlds 2, underperformed in sales despite strong reviews, prompting the studio to shorten future development cycles to three to four years. Grounded 2, completed in under three years, was a commercial success. No third Outer Worlds game is planned, but new content for both The Outer Worlds 2 and Avowed’s universe is expected. The studio aims for sustainable development and longer-term creativity.