Gaming
Obsidian in court: class action over wage law - studio denies all allegations
The studio behind Fallout: New Vegas and Avowed faces a class action over alleged wage law violations. Obsidian calls the claims unfounded.
Obsidian Entertainment, the studio behind games such as Fallout: New Vegas and Avowed, is facing a class action lawsuit. The allegations involve violations of state laws protecting workers' wages.
Reports indicate that the lawsuit was filed on behalf of (former) employees. Obsidian itself responded with a brief statement in which the company firmly denies all accusations. The studio claims the allegations are baseless and says it will fight them legally.
What does a class action mean for Obsidian?
A class action can have serious consequences, especially for a studio that has been part of Microsoft's Xbox Game Studios since 2018. If the court rules in favor of the plaintiffs, it could lead to substantial damages and possibly forced changes to internal working conditions.
It is not yet clear which specific practices are being alleged. It is also unknown how many former or current employees have joined the case. The lawsuit is in an early stage.
Obsidian has built a strong reputation in recent years with role-playing games. The studio recently released Avowed (in 2025, with an anniversary update and PS5 version in February 2026) and The Outer Worlds 2 (in October 2025). Currently, the studio is focused on supporting these titles and possible new projects.
For now, it remains to be seen how the court will rule on the admissibility of the case. Do you think the allegations have merit, or do you side with Obsidian's denial? Opinions in the community are divided - feel free to share your thoughts.