Obsidian is reported to have canceled Avowed 2, with the reason cited as a shift in focus to work on a new Fallout game. The decision behind the cancellation is unclear, with some outlets suggesting it was made by Obsidian and others implying it was a result of external influence, possibly from Xbox or Microsoft. The details of the new Fallout game and the circumstances surrounding the cancellation of Avowed 2 are not specified.