Obsidian Entertainment's CEO, Feargus Urquhart, has publicly expressed his strong interest in developing a game based on Microsoft's Shadowrun IP. This comes despite Obsidian's current workload on titles like Avowed and The Outer Worlds 2, and their well-known association with the Fallout franchise.
Urquhart's enthusiasm for Shadowrun is undeniable. In a recent podcast interview, he explicitly named Shadowrun as his top choice among non-Fallout Microsoft properties. He even revealed his long-standing fandom, owning multiple editions of the original tabletop RPG. This passion, combined with Obsidian's proven track record of creating compelling RPGs within established universes (like Fallout: New Vegas), suggests a potentially exciting future for the Shadowrun franchise.
Obsidian's expertise lies in crafting immersive sequels and expanding existing worlds. Their history with titles such as Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II and Neverwinter Nights 2 showcases their ability to build upon pre-existing lore and create engaging narratives. While they've demonstrated success with original IPs (Alpha Protocol, The Outer Worlds), their preference for working within established settings is well-documented.
The Shadowrun series, originally a tabletop RPG, has seen various video game adaptations over the years. While Harebrained Schemes has developed recent entries, a new, original Shadowrun game hasn't been released since Shadowrun: Hong Kong in 2015. A 2022 remaster compilation exists, but the demand for a fresh, modern Shadowrun experience remains high. The acquisition of the video game rights by Microsoft following FASA Interactive's purchase in 1999 set the stage for this potential collaboration.
The specifics of how Obsidian might approach a Shadowrun game are yet to be revealed. However, given Urquhart's passion and Obsidian's proven skills in RPG development, the prospect of a new Shadowrun game from this acclaimed studio is a compelling one for fans of the cyberpunk-fantasy genre.
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