Obsidian Game Director Brandon Adler has responded to criticism that the studio “isn’t what it used to be.” Adler said it’s unrealistic to expect any studio to stay exactly the same over two decades. “Is Obsidian the same as it was 20 years ago? No, of course not. Nothing stays the same.” He argued that while developers have come and gone, the studio’s core identity remains intact. “The DNA at Obsidian is the same as it always was.” Adler pushed back against claims that all creators of the studio’s classic RPGs have left, saying many veterans remain and continue shaping its games.

Obsidian Entertainment, the studio behind Avowed and The Outer Worlds 2, is facing a class-action lawsuit in California over claims that it violated labor laws. According to an amended complaint filed by a former QA lead, the lawsuit alleges a “systematic pattern of wage and hour violations.” The claims include: >unpaid overtime >missed meal and rest breaks >late wage payments >unreimbursed work expenses >inaccurate pay statements. The proposed class covers non-exempt employees who worked for Obsidian in California since October 2021. The lawsuit seeks compensation, penalties, and legal costs. And ofc Obsidian has denied the accusations. In its response, the company rejected the claims and asked the court to dismiss the case.

Obsidian Web Clipper now lets you manage highlights, and stays in Reader mode when you click links. It's such a pleasant way to browse the web. You can control the colors, fonts, and easily copy anything to Markdown.