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Tim Cain Rejoins Obsidian Full-Time for Secret Project

The veteran designer returns from semi-retirement to an NDA-covered Obsidian project.

Overview

  • Cain announced the move on December 5 in a Cain on Games YouTube video after relocating to Southern California for in-person work.
  • He said he is now a full-time, on-site employee at Obsidian and is no longer a contractor working elsewhere.
  • The project he joined remains unannounced under NDA, and he cautioned fans not to guess what it is.
  • He expects at least one previously contracted non-Obsidian game to ship with his name in the credits after several turbulent years of cancellations across the industry.
  • Obsidian released Avowed, Grounded 2, and The Outer Worlds 2 in 2025, has no confirmed next titles, and Cain plans to keep his YouTube channel active.