Obsidian Temporarily Pulls Titles from Digital Storefronts
Obsidian Entertainment, the renowned studio behind beloved RPGs, has temporarily removed a selection of its games from various digital storefronts. The reason cited by the developers is a newly discovered security vulnerability within the Unity game engine.
In an official statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), Obsidian confirmed the move, describing it as a precautionary measure to ensure player safety. While the team did not disclose specific technical details about the vulnerability, they emphasized that players should install any upcoming patches for affected games before launching them once they become available again.
Affected Games and Editions
The titles and products identified by Obsidian as being affected by this Unity vulnerability include:
- Grounded 2 Founders Edition
- Grounded 2 Founders Pack
- Avowed Premium Edition
- Avowed Premium Edition Upgrade
- Pillars of Eternity: Hero Edition
- Pillars of Eternity: Definitive Edition
- Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
- Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire Ultimate
- Pentiment
Interestingly, some of the titles on this list, such as Avowed, are known to be developed using Unreal Engine. However, certain supplemental materials included in their premium editions—like digital artbooks—rely on Unity, making these editions vulnerable despite the main game engine. This highlights the pervasive nature of engine dependencies.
It's also worth noting that while Obsidian announced the removal of these titles, some, like Grounded 2 Founders Edition and Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire, were still visible and available for purchase on platforms like Steam at the time of this report. The game most significantly impacted by this decision appears to be Pentiment, which is built entirely on the Unity engine, making it unavailable across all platforms.
Obsidian's Response and What it Means for Players
Obsidian Entertainment has assured players that their team is actively working on a solution to address the vulnerability. There is currently no definitive timeline for when the affected games and editions will return to digital shelves, but the studio has pledged to restore them "as soon as possible."
For players, this news means a temporary halt on purchasing these specific titles. If you already own any of the listed games, it's crucial to heed Obsidian's advice and ensure your game is updated once a patch is released. This proactive step by Obsidian underscores their commitment to player security and a safe gaming experience, even if it causes a temporary inconvenience for those looking to buy or play these excellent titles.
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