Obsidian Entertainment confirmed that development of Avowed 2 continues despite recent industry-wide layoffs affecting Xbox Game Studios. The confirmation came directly from the game's lead writer during a discussion about studio stability and future projects.
Lead writer Chris Avellone confirms sequel is active while George Ziets leads development in the Eora fantasy world.
Chris Avellone stated clearly that the sequel is actively in production, dispelling earlier speculation about potential cancellation. George Ziets is believed to be leading the development effort for this upcoming title within the Eora fantasy world.
The studio aims to avoid the closures experienced by other developers like Ninja Theory and Double Fine during recent restructuring events. Avowed 2 remains on track with a tease targeting an early release window in February 2026.
Earlier social media posts from leaker Shpeshal_Nick sparked confusion when he initially joked about the game being cancelled. He later clarified that his comments were not accurate and confirmed the project is safe under current conditions.
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