Xbox Insider Leak Claims Obsidian’s Next Fallout Won’t Be Isometric
Early information about Obsidian’s next Fallout project has surfaced through an Xbox insider, suggesting the studio is pivoting back toward the franchise with a new entry led by Fallout: New Vegas director Josh Sawyer. While the broader picture is still murky, the latest leak also claims this new Fallout won’t be an isometric game.
Obsidian’s Fallout Pivot, Plus the Sawyer Connection
The first details of Obsidian’s new Fallout game reportedly leaked online, with the information traced to a well-known Xbox insider. A recent report says Obsidian was adjusting its development priorities toward a fresh Fallout title, with Josh Sawyer—who previously directed Fallout: New Vegas—set to helm the project.
It’s still not clear whether this next release is intended as Fallout: New Vegas 2, a numbered sequel like Fallout 5, or a separate, self-contained Fallout experience. However, another leak claims to have uncovered some key details about the core gameplay direction.
In addition, the leak sources say—“with utmost certainty”—that Fallout 3 exists. They claim they’ve seen gameplay in action, though the current state of the project (and what stage it’s in) remains unknown.
Not Isometric, According to Xbox Insider Jez Corden
More specifics come from Xbox insider Jez Corden, shared via the Xbox Two podcast. The claim: Obsidian’s upcoming Fallout game will not be isometric. Instead, it’s described as a modern-style Fallout entry designed in the style that longtime fans are already familiar with.
Because there are still very few firmly confirmed facts—or even widely agreed-upon rumors—this leak may still be one of the more useful signals for understanding which direction Obsidian plans to take the series. Even so, despite Corden’s history of accuracy, the information should be treated cautiously until the project is officially confirmed.
