Avowed's Success Could Be The Death Of Bethesda

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Obsidian Entertainment has often felt like it is in the shadow of Bethesda, with its better-known games, including and , often being directly compared to Bethesda's beloved IP. is seen as just being -lite, and, up until launch, was -lite. Obsidian Entertainment has even made a spin-off of Bethesda's series in the form of, further implying, at least at first glance, that the developer is riding the coattails of a bigger and more successful one.

However, in almost every instance,Obsidian Entertainment beats Bethesda at its own game, developing far more immersive, competent, and enjoyable RPGs, the likes of which Bethesda has struggled to imitate. While not every Obsidian Entertainment game is a hit, they largely excel where Bethesda's can't., Obsidian's latest game, already has the makeup of a perfect RPG, and that may be concerning for Bethesda. With practically every other studio releasing far superior RPGs, what chance does have?

Bethesda's games have declined in quality significantly since the days of,, and even. Its more recent titles, including and, have been marred with controversy, from buggy launches to unfulfilled potential, all of which have led to fans growing upset with Bethesda. People expect more from the developer behind one of the most talked-about and best-selling RPGs of all time,. It's understandable why fans are so desperate for better Bethesda games, especially as the developer's signature flair is rarely replicated due to the complexity of its foundations.

Avowed allows players to explore its maps freely, but it is not one connected open world. However, this is a huge benefit for the game's story.

To make matters worse, Bethesda has been consistently outshone by modern RPG developers, including the likes of CD Projekt Red, Larian Studios, and Warhorse Studios. Where once it stood tall with the likes of Bioware and other legacy RPG developers, Bethesda no longer feels like the juggernaut it once was. That's not to say that its games have no