United Kingdom, Feb. 4 -- 'Fallout: New Vegas' lead writer John Gonzalez has dashed hopes of a sequel.

The video game scribe has returned to the post-apocalyptic RPG's publisher Obsidian Entertainment in the new role of Creative Director, however, he has denied rumours of a follow-up to the 2010 action role-playing title.

In a new LinkedIn update, he announced: ""I'm happy to share that I'm starting a new position as Creative Director at Obsidian Entertainment.

"Back to Obsidian for exciting times."

He also wrote: "No, it's not Fallout: New Vegas 2."

Although a sequel isn't in the works, Obsidian previously teased 'Avowed' will be an "evolution" of its previous role-playing-games (RPGs).

The upcoming fantasy title - which is due to ...