Goddamnit. I was really hoping for a much more unique setting for Obsidian’s next IP. Namely ANYTHING except Tolkienesque fantasy, post-apocalypse or space. I mean, it’s Obsidian so I’ll absolutely give any RPG they release a shot but I would be way more psyched for a grimy occult detective setting or an RPG based on a largely untapped folklore and culture. Or basically Sandman the CRPG.
While I for one would love to see something original, Obsidian is making a safe business decision if they don't try something new. Look at the fate of Jade Empire, Alpha Protocol, and about any other attempt at a high budget rpg in an original setting. Sadly the general public doesn't seem to want anything different.