With The Outer Worlds 2 and Avowed being anticipated upcoming releases, Obsidian is delving deeper into its original IPs than ever before. Initially known for its ability to do justice to pre-existing franchises through strong sequels and spin-offs, the studio’s trajectory has shifted ever since the successful crowdfunding campaign for Pillars of Eternity. While its recent titles may be known for featuring many of the hallmarks of modern RPGs, one popular mechanic likely isn’t much of a priority for Obsidian at all.