Welcome Back, John!
After a lengthy 14-year stint away from Obsidian Entertainment, John Gonzalez is making his grand return! Known for his pivotal role as the creative design lead on the cult classic Fallout: New Vegas, Gonzalez has also lent his talent to games like Guardians of Middle-Earth and the critically acclaimed Horizon Zero Dawn and Horizon Forbidden West.
But Wait, It’s Not Fallout: New Vegas 2!
Now, before you get too starry-eyed and begin dreaming of New Vegas 2, let’s take a breath. Gonzalez recently put those speculations to rest in a rather witty LinkedIn post. He cheerfully announced, “I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as creative director at Obsidian Entertainment!” However, he quickly added, “(No, it’s not FNv2.)” Talk about a rollercoaster of emotions!
A Legacy Worth Celebrating
For those that might be scratching their heads, Gonzalez was instrumental in crafting the narrative backbone of Fallout: New Vegas. Lead designer Josh Sawyer has been vocal about Gonzalez’s contributions, noting that he was the driving force behind the main plot. With his storytelling prowess, it’s exciting to think about what he might create next at Obsidian. As Gonzalez himself hinted, “Back to Obsidian for exciting times!” So, what does the future hold? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: Obsidian is back in the game!
