Overview

• Carrie Patel, known for her narrative leadership on Pillars of Eternity, The Outer Worlds, and Avowed, has departed Obsidian Entertainment after over a decade.
• Patel announced her new role as game director at Netflix-owned Night School Studio, though details of her upcoming project remain undisclosed.
• Obsidian plans major summer and fall updates for Avowed, including new NPC abilities, a game-plus mode, and a photo mode, while sequel plans are uncertain.
• Netflix acquired Night School Studio in 2021, but its gaming efforts have faced challenges, including layoffs and the closure of its AAA game studio last year.
• Patel’s move comes as Netflix shifts its gaming focus, raising industry speculation about the future direction of Night School and its projects.