About This Deal

Microsoft Corporation acquired Obsidian, a transaction announced in November 2018.

Obsidian operates in Xbox Game Studios (Microsoft Studios), is based in Irvine, California, United States. Obsidian Entertainment is an Irvine, California RPG studio known for Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II, Fallout: New Vegas, South Park: The Stick of Truth and Pillars of Eternity. Microsoft acquired it for Xbox Game Studios for its PC platform expertise and RPG focus.

Add a proven RPG and PC-focused studio with strong creative vision to the growing Microsoft Studios lineup.

Deal Terms

Acquirer
Microsoft Corporation
Target
Obsidian
Value
Not disclosed
Date
November 2018
Type
Acquisition
Status
Official-source — no SEC filing

Transaction Details

Target HQ
Irvine, California, United States
Segment
Xbox Game Studios (Microsoft Studios)
Announced
November 10, 2018

In Their Words

It is a genuine pleasure to welcome Obsidian and inXile to the growing Microsoft Studios team.Will Tuttle, Xbox Wire

Advisors

Advisory firms were not disclosed for this transaction.

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