Obsidian game director Josh Sawyer has pushed back against what he considers inaccurate criticism about the current direction and health of the veteran RPG studio. He argues that there is a clear continuity between Obsidian's acclaimed earlier work, such as Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2, and its more recent titles, rejecting the notion that the studio has lost its way.

The comments frame an ongoing debate among fans about whether Obsidian's identity and quality have shifted over the years, particularly following its acquisition by Microsoft and the release of newer games. Sawyer's remarks defend the studio's creative through line and dismiss the negative narratives he feels have become common. (Note: the supplied article text consists almost entirely of PC Gamer site navigation and membership promotion, so further specific detail from the piece is not available here.)