If you are one of those gamers clinging to the dream of 'Fallout: New Vegas 2', I suggest you let those expectations settle for a while.

On the 4th, industry outlet The Game Business published an interview with Obsidian Entertainment's VP of Operations, Marcus Morgan, and VP of Production, Justin Burch. While the chat covered upcoming titles like 'Avowed' and 'The Outer Worlds 2', as well as the legacy of 'Pillars of Eternity', it also offered a rather blunt reality check regarding the sequel so many fans are desperate for.

Morgan noted, "Every time we announce a new project, the question is always the same: 'When is the next New Vegas coming?'" He added, "However, with our current slate—Avowed, Grounded 2, and The Outer Worlds 2—we are fully focused on building our own unique IP or nurturing the sequels we already have in the pipeline."

Morgan also shared a bit of introspection: "Obsidian has a history with titles like Neverwinter Nights and Fallout, and sometimes I wonder if we’re just being pegged as a studio that chases its past." He continued, "Through projects like The Outer Worlds and Avowed, our goal is to define exactly what Obsidian is as an independent entity, rather than simply chasing what has come before."

In short, Obsidian is far more interested in carving out its own identity and expanding its own franchises than playing with someone else's toys. Don't hold your breath for a New Vegas return anytime soon.