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Avowed
Action RPG
Adventure
RPG
Systems
Xbox-1 PC-1
Top Critic Avg: 80 /100 Critics Rec: 82%
Released
February 18, 2025
ESRB
Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Strong Language, Violence
Developer(s)
Obsidian Entertainment
Publisher(s)
Xbox Game Studios
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SUBSCRIPTION
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Welcome to the Living Lands, a mysterious island filled with adventure and danger. Set in the fictional world of Eora that was first introduced to players in the Pillars of Eternity franchise, Avowed is a first-person fantasy action RPG from the award-winning team at Obsidian Entertainment.

You are the envoy of Aedyr, a distant land, sent to investigate rumors of a spreading plague throughout the Living Lands - an island full of mysteries and secrets, danger and adventure, and choices and consequences, and untamed wilderness. You discover a personal connection to the Living Lands and an ancient secret that threatens to destroy everything. Can you save this unknown frontier and your soul from the forces threatening to tear them asunder?

Genre(s)
Action RPG, Adventure, RPG
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Obsidian Entertainment Shares Ambitious Goal for Its Future
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Avowed developer Obsidian Entertainment states its intent to last much longer than some expected, but the goal comes with a reasonable plan.

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Critical Role Reveals Avowed One-Shot Campaign
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Critical Role announces a one-shot campaign set in the Living Lands of Avowed, featuring some high-profile guest players and CR cast favorites.

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Avowed File Size Revealed, Preload Available Now
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Developer Obsidian Entertainment confirms the full file size requirements of upcoming RPG Avowed as preloading opens ahead of launch.

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Avowed Rumored for Eventual PS5 Release
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Avowed is the latest first-party Xbox game to join the PlayStation 5 port rumor mill just weeks before its much anticipated release later this month.

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Avowed Game Director Confirms Missing Feature At Launch
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Avowed's game director confirms that the upcoming action RPG won't have one feature fans may be hoping for when the game launches.

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Xbox Game Pass Only Has 2 Games Confirmed for February 2025 So Far
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To date, only two games are confirmed to be coming to Xbox Game Pass in February 2025.

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Avowed Dev Reveals Why It Isn't Open-World
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Avowed's narrative designer reveals why Obsidian didn't take an open-world approach to its upcoming RPG.

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Xbox Gamers Aren't Happy About Avowed Premium Edition
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Microsoft reveals the Premium Edition for Avowed ahead of the game's release, and Xbox fans are not happy about what it includes.

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Upcoming Xbox Console Exclusive Can Be Purchased Using WoW Gold
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An upcoming Xbox Console exclusive game can be purchased using World of Warcraft gold, potentially bypassing a real-money transaction.

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Avowed Fans Will Have the Chance to Play the Game Early
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Xbox reveals new details about the upcoming release of first-person fantasy RPG Avowed and how fans interested in the game can gain early access.

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Phil Spencer Reveals Main Reason for Avowed Delay
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Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer explains the main reason for the delay of Obsidian Entertainment's upcoming action role-playing game, Avowed.

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Avowed Dev Explains The Lack of Romance Options
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Avowed director Carrie Patel explains why Obsidian Entertainment's upcoming RPG won't feature romance options like other games in the genre.

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Mountain Dew teams up with Doritos and Rockstar Energy to give away digital rewards several games, including World of Warcraft and Diablo 4.

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Avowed May Lack a Major Feature on Xbox Consoles
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Avowed could skip a big feature on Xbox Series X/S consoles when it launches early next year, hints developer Obsidian Entertainment.

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Xbox Has Disappointing News for Avowed Fans
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Xbox shares some news about the Obsidian-developed RPG Avowed that could disappoint fans and players excited to play the game.

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Big Xbox Console Exclusive Might Get Delayed To 2025
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A major first party Xbox console exclusive title is rumored to be delayed out of 2024 to make way for other big games coming to Game Pass this year.

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Avowed is Not Skyrim, And Here's Why
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Obsidian Entertainment, the developer behind Fallout: New Vegas and The Outer Worlds, has addressed comparisons between its upcoming RPG Avowed and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. The studio shared details about Avowed’s gameplay, setting, and features during the recent Xbox Games Showcase 2024. Set in the same world as Obsidian’s Pillars of Eternity, players will explore the Living Lands, investigating a magical plague called the Dreamscourge.

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Possible Avowed Release Date Leaked Online
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The potential release date of action RPG Avowed emerges online thanks to what appears to be an oversight by Obsidian Entertainment.

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Avowed Reportedly Getting Help from a Major Xbox Studio
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Recent reports indicate that Obsidian Entertainment's next RPG Avowed is getting help from a major Xbox studio before its release.

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The Epic Games Store reveals what PC games users can claim for absolutely free come April 4, confirming a previous leak in the process.

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