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Avowed
Avowed
Developer(s)	Obsidian Entertainment
Publisher(s)	Xbox Game Studios
Director(s)	Carrie Patel
Artist(s)	Matt Hansen
Composer(s)	Venus Theory
Series	Pillars of Eternity
Engine	Unreal Engine 5
Platform(s)	Windows; Xbox Series X/S;
Release	February 18, 2025
Genre(s)	Action role-playing
Mode(s)	Single-player

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Avowed is an upcoming action role-playing game developed by Obsidian Entertainment and published by Xbox Game Studios. Avowed takes place in the same universe as Pillars of Eternity, in the world of Eora. The game is scheduled to be released on February 18, 2025, for Windows and Xbox Series X/S.

Gameplay

Avowed is an action role-playing game that can be played from both first-person and third-person perspectives.^[3] Players can use magic, melee weapons, and firearms to defeat enemies. The game features a variety of spells, allowing players to perform feats such as freezing enemies in ice, or ensnaring them in an Entangle spell. Spells can be used in conjunction with other weapons to create combos, such as using sword to crush through a frozen enemy. Players can quickly switch between multiple setups, including dual pistols, dual wands, a two-handed axe, or a sword (or wand, gun, or shield) and shield combination.^[4] The game features several skill trees, which allow players to unlock more powerful abilities as they progress in the game. Weapons can also be individually upgraded.^[5] While Avowed is not a full open world game, the game features several large open zones for players to explore.^[6]

As the player explores the game's world, they will interact with other non-playable characters (NPCs). Similar to Obsidian's previous game, The Outer Worlds, the game features dialogue options which reflect the tone the player wants to convey. Some NPCs will join the player's party and become their companions, each of whom has their own personalities and combat skills. Romancing companions is not a feature in Avowed.^[7] Players can explore the game's world and complete quests with two companions at a time.^[5]

Plot

Avowed takes place in the Living Lands, a part of the world of Eora.^[8] The Living Lands within the game include a variety of locations, ranging from lush forests to arid rocky deserts to large caves and valleys.^[9] Players assume control of an envoy from the Aedyr Empire, who is assigned to the Living Lands to investigate a mysterious plague known as the "Dream Scourge".^[10]

Development

Avowed is the first first-party AAA project by Obsidian since Microsoft bought the studio in 2018.^[11]^[5] The game was initially pitched as Obsidian's take on The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, which has a massive open world. However, as development progressed, the studio chose not to imitate Skyrim's style of gameplay, and chose to work on a game that is more akin to Obsidian's previous RPGs, one that has a more confined scope but a heavier focus and emphasis on story and characters. According to the game's director Carrie Patel, the companions in the story are "integral" to the game's story.^[12]

Obsidian Entertainment and Xbox Game Studios announced Avowed during the Xbox Games showcase in July 2020.^[13] The game is set to be released on February 18, 2025 for Windows and Xbox Series X/S,^[14] and will be available at launch for Xbox Game Pass subscribers.^[15]

References

^ Romano, Sal (November 14, 2024). "Avowed pre-orders now available". Gematsu. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
^ Palumbo, Alessio (June 19, 2023). "Avowed Dev Says Game Will Be Larger Than The Outer Worlds, Lighting and Art Will Be Improved". Wccftech.
^ Hall, Charlie (July 23, 2020). "Obsidian reveals new RPG, Avowed, for Xbox Series X". Polygon. Archived from the original on October 17, 2022. Retrieved October 27, 2022.
^ Wood, Austin (January 18, 2024). "Avowed shows off polished combat in new footage that looks like an improved Skyrim, complete with guns and loadouts: "It's not just hacking and slashing"". gamesradar. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
^ ^a ^b ^c Fenlon, Wes (June 11, 2023). "Exclusive: Obsidian breaks 3-year silence to spill the secrets of Avowed, its next big RPG". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on June 12, 2023. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
^ Sinha, Ravi (June 13, 2023). "Avowed is Comparable to Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2, The Outer Worlds in Size". Gaming Bolt. Archived from the original on June 13, 2023. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
^ Purchese, Robert (January 27, 2024). "Obsidian interview about first-person RPG Avowed". Eurogamer. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
^ Fanelli, Jason; Makuch, Eddie (January 18, 2024). "Avowed Release Window Confirmed, And Lots Of New Footage Shown Off". GameSpot. Archived from the original on January 19, 2024. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
^ Moss, Gabriel (January 18, 2024). "Avowed is a massive Xbox exclusive RPG launching this fall". Digital Trends. Archived from the original on January 19, 2024. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
^ Harvey Randall (June 9, 2024). "Obsidian's next RPG Avowed gets a trailer hinting at a trio of factions—those who want to purge the Dream Scourge, those who want to tame it, and a secret third thing". PC Gamer. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
^ Yang, George (July 23, 2020). "Avowed Is a New AAA First-Person RPG from Obsidian Entertainment". The Escapist. Archived from the original on October 27, 2022. Retrieved October 27, 2022.
^ Savage, Phil (June 11, 2023). "Exclusive: Avowed started as Obsidian's Skyrim, but evolved to focus on depth over breadth, 'where Obsidian really shines'". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on June 12, 2023. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
^ Kim, Matt (July 23, 2020). "Obsidian Entertainment Reveals Avowed, New RPG Set in Pillars of Eternity Universe". IGN. Archived from the original on October 27, 2022. Retrieved October 27, 2022.
^ Bankhurst, Adam (August 2, 2024). "Avowed Delayed to February 2025 to 'Give Players' Backlogs Some Breathing Room'". IGN. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
^ Donovan, Imogen (June 11, 2023). "Avowed trailer spotlights the world of Eora, confirms 2024 release date". NME. Archived from the original on June 11, 2023. Retrieved June 12, 2023.

External links

Official website

[1] Romano, Sal (November 14, 2024). "Avowed pre-orders now available". Gematsu. Retrieved November 20, 2024.

[2] Palumbo, Alessio (June 19, 2023). "Avowed Dev Says Game Will Be Larger Than The Outer Worlds, Lighting and Art Will Be Improved". Wccftech.

[3] Hall, Charlie (July 23, 2020). "Obsidian reveals new RPG, Avowed, for Xbox Series X". Polygon. Archived from the original on October 17, 2022. Retrieved October 27, 2022.

[4] Wood, Austin (January 18, 2024). "Avowed shows off polished combat in new footage that looks like an improved Skyrim, complete with guns and loadouts: "It's not just hacking and slashing"". gamesradar. Retrieved January 19, 2024.

[PCG_Interview-5] Fenlon, Wes (June 11, 2023). "Exclusive: Obsidian breaks 3-year silence to spill the secrets of Avowed, its next big RPG". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on June 12, 2023. Retrieved June 12, 2023.

[6] Sinha, Ravi (June 13, 2023). "Avowed is Comparable to Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2, The Outer Worlds in Size". Gaming Bolt. Archived from the original on June 13, 2023. Retrieved June 14, 2023.

[7] Purchese, Robert (January 27, 2024). "Obsidian interview about first-person RPG Avowed". Eurogamer. Retrieved February 9, 2024.

[8] Fanelli, Jason; Makuch, Eddie (January 18, 2024). "Avowed Release Window Confirmed, And Lots Of New Footage Shown Off". GameSpot. Archived from the original on January 19, 2024. Retrieved January 19, 2024.

[9] Moss, Gabriel (January 18, 2024). "Avowed is a massive Xbox exclusive RPG launching this fall". Digital Trends. Archived from the original on January 19, 2024. Retrieved January 19, 2024.

[10] Harvey Randall (June 9, 2024). "Obsidian's next RPG Avowed gets a trailer hinting at a trio of factions—those who want to purge the Dream Scourge, those who want to tame it, and a secret third thing". PC Gamer. Retrieved October 27, 2024.

[11] Yang, George (July 23, 2020). "Avowed Is a New AAA First-Person RPG from Obsidian Entertainment". The Escapist. Archived from the original on October 27, 2022. Retrieved October 27, 2022.

[12] Savage, Phil (June 11, 2023). "Exclusive: Avowed started as Obsidian's Skyrim, but evolved to focus on depth over breadth, 'where Obsidian really shines'". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on June 12, 2023. Retrieved June 12, 2023.

[13] Kim, Matt (July 23, 2020). "Obsidian Entertainment Reveals Avowed, New RPG Set in Pillars of Eternity Universe". IGN. Archived from the original on October 27, 2022. Retrieved October 27, 2022.

[14] Bankhurst, Adam (August 2, 2024). "Avowed Delayed to February 2025 to 'Give Players' Backlogs Some Breathing Room'". IGN. Retrieved August 2, 2024.

[15] Donovan, Imogen (June 11, 2023). "Avowed trailer spotlights the world of Eora, confirms 2024 release date". NME. Archived from the original on June 11, 2023. Retrieved June 12, 2023.

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 | title = Avowed
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 | developer = [[Obsidian Entertainment]]
 | publisher = [[Xbox Game Studios]]
 | genre = [[Action role-playing]]
+| engine = [[Unreal Engine 5]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Palumbo |first1=Alessio |title=Avowed Dev Says Game Will Be Larger Than The Outer Worlds, Lighting and Art Will Be Improved |url=https://wccftech.com/avowed-dev-says-game-will-be-larger-than-the-outer-worlds-lighting-and-art-will-be-improved/ |website=Wccftech |date=19 June 2023}}</ref>
-| engine = [[Unreal Engine 5]]
 | platforms = {{ubl|[[Windows]]|[[Xbox Series X/S]]}}
-| released = Q3/Q4 2024
+| released = February 18, 2025
 | director = Carrie Patel
+| artist = Matt Hansen
+| composer = Venus Theory<ref>{{cite web |last1=Romano |first1=Sal |title=Avowed pre-orders now available |url=https://www.gematsu.com/2024/11/avowed-pre-orders-now-available |website=Gematsu |date=November 14, 2024 |access-date=November 20, 2024}}</ref>
 | series = ''[[Pillars of Eternity]]''
 | modes = [[Single-player]]
+}}
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-'''''Avowed''''' is an upcoming [[Action role-playing video game|action role-playing]] video game developed by [[Obsidian Entertainment]] and published by [[Xbox Game Studios]]. ''Avowed'' takes place in the same universe as ''[[Pillars of Eternity]]'', in the world of Eora. The game is scheduled to be released in Q3 or Q4 2024 for [[Windows]] and [[Xbox Series X/S]].
+'''''Avowed''''' is an upcoming [[action role-playing game]] developed by [[Obsidian Entertainment]] and published by [[Xbox Game Studios]]. ''Avowed'' takes place in the same universe as ''[[Pillars of Eternity]]'', in the world of Eora. The game is scheduled to be released on February 18, 2025, for [[Windows]] and [[Xbox Series X/S]].
 == Gameplay ==
 [[File:Avowed gamelay.jpeg|left|thumb|The player is engaging in combat with an infected bear.]]
-''Avowed'' is an [[Action role-playing video game|action role-playing]] game played from a [[first-person perspective]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hall |first=Charlie |date=2020-07-23 |title=Obsidian reveals new RPG, ''Avowed'', for Xbox Series X |url=https://www.polygon.com/2020/7/23/21335558/obsidian-avowed-xbox-series-x-pc-announcement-trailer-pillars-of-eternity |access-date=2022-10-27 |website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] |language=en-US |archive-date=October 17, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221017113721/https://www.polygon.com/2020/7/23/21335558/obsidian-avowed-xbox-series-x-pc-announcement-trailer-pillars-of-eternity |url-status=live }}</ref> Players can use magic, melee weapons, and firearms to defeat enemies. The game features a variety of spells, allowing players to perform feats such as freezing enemies in ice, or ensnaring them in an Entangle spell. Spells can be used in conjunction with other weapons to create combos, such as using sword to crush through a frozen enemy. Players can quickly switch between multiple setups, including dual pistols, dual wands, a two-handed axe, or a sword (or wand, gun, or shield) and shield combination.<ref>{{Cite web |first1=Austin |last1=Wood |date=2024-01-18 |title=Avowed shows off polished combat in new footage that looks like an improved Skyrim, complete with guns and loadouts: "It's not just hacking and slashing" |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/avowed-shows-off-polished-combat-in-new-footage-that-looks-like-an-improved-skyrim-complete-with-guns-and-loadouts-its-not-just-hacking-and-slashing/ |access-date=2024-01-19 |website=gamesradar |language=en}}</ref> The game features several skill trees, which allow players to unlock more powerful abilities as they progress in the game. Weapons can also be individually upgraded.<ref name="PCG Interview" /> While ''Avowed'' is not a full [[open world]] game, the game features several large open zones for players to explore.<ref>{{cite web |last=Sinha |first=Ravi |date=June 13, 2023 |title=''Avowed'' is Comparable to ''Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2'', ''The Outer Worlds'' in Size |url=https://gamingbolt.com/avowed-is-comparable-to-star-wars-knights-of-the-old-republic-2-the-outer-worlds-in-size |accessdate=June 14, 2023 |work=Gaming Bolt |archive-date=June 13, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230613190033/https://gamingbolt.com/avowed-is-comparable-to-star-wars-knights-of-the-old-republic-2-the-outer-worlds-in-size |url-status=live }}</ref>
+Avowed is an action role-playing game that can be played from both [[First-person perspective|first-person]] and [[Third-person perspective|third-person]] perspectives.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hall |first=Charlie |date=2020-07-23 |title=Obsidian reveals new RPG, ''Avowed'', for Xbox Series X |url=https://www.polygon.com/2020/7/23/21335558/obsidian-avowed-xbox-series-x-pc-announcement-trailer-pillars-of-eternity |access-date=2022-10-27 |website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] |language=en-US |archive-date=October 17, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221017113721/https://www.polygon.com/2020/7/23/21335558/obsidian-avowed-xbox-series-x-pc-announcement-trailer-pillars-of-eternity |url-status=live }}</ref> Players can use magic, melee weapons, and firearms to defeat enemies. The game features a variety of spells, allowing players to perform feats such as freezing enemies in ice, or ensnaring them in an Entangle spell. Spells can be used in conjunction with other weapons to create combos, such as using sword to crush through a frozen enemy. Players can quickly switch between multiple setups, including dual pistols, dual wands, a two-handed axe, or a sword (or wand, gun, or shield) and shield combination.<ref>{{Cite web |first1=Austin |last1=Wood |date=2024-01-18 |title=Avowed shows off polished combat in new footage that looks like an improved Skyrim, complete with guns and loadouts: "It's not just hacking and slashing" |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/avowed-shows-off-polished-combat-in-new-footage-that-looks-like-an-improved-skyrim-complete-with-guns-and-loadouts-its-not-just-hacking-and-slashing/ |access-date=2024-01-19 |website=gamesradar |language=en}}</ref> The game features several skill trees, which allow players to unlock more powerful abilities as they progress in the game. Weapons can also be individually upgraded.<ref name="PCG Interview" /> While ''Avowed'' is not a full [[open world]] game, the game features several large open zones for players to explore.<ref>{{cite web |last=Sinha |first=Ravi |date=June 13, 2023 |title=''Avowed'' is Comparable to ''Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2'', ''The Outer Worlds'' in Size |url=https://gamingbolt.com/avowed-is-comparable-to-star-wars-knights-of-the-old-republic-2-the-outer-worlds-in-size |accessdate=June 14, 2023 |work=Gaming Bolt |archive-date=June 13, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230613190033/https://gamingbolt.com/avowed-is-comparable-to-star-wars-knights-of-the-old-republic-2-the-outer-worlds-in-size |url-status=live }}</ref>
-As the player explores the game's world, they will interact with other [[non-playable character]]s (NPCs). Similar to Obsidian's previous game, ''[[The Outer Worlds]]'', the game features dialogue options which reflect the tone the player wants to convey. Some NPCs will join the player's party and become their companions, each of whom has their own personalities and combat skills. Romancing companions is not a feature in Avowed.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-01-27 |title=Obsidian interview about first-person RPG Avowed |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/whats-going-on-in-avowed-we-quiz-obsidian-after-the-xbox-developer-direct |access-date=2024-02-09 |work=Eurogamer.net |language=en}}</ref> Players can explore the game's world and complete quests with two companions at a time.<ref name="PCG Interview">{{cite web |last=Fenlon |first=Wes |date=June 11, 2023 |title=Exclusive: Obsidian breaks 3-year silence to spill the secrets of ''Avowed'', its next big RPG |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/avowed-rpg-obsidian-preview-magic-interview/ |accessdate=June 12, 2023 |work=[[PC Gamer]] |archive-date=June 12, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230612015443/https://www.pcgamer.com/avowed-rpg-obsidian-preview-magic-interview/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
+As the player explores the game's world, they will interact with other [[non-playable character]]s (NPCs). Similar to Obsidian's previous game, ''[[The Outer Worlds]]'', the game features dialogue options which reflect the tone the player wants to convey. Some NPCs will join the player's party and become their companions, each of whom has their own personalities and combat skills. Romancing companions is not a feature in Avowed.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Purchese |first=Robert |date=2024-01-27 |title=Obsidian interview about first-person RPG Avowed |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/whats-going-on-in-avowed-we-quiz-obsidian-after-the-xbox-developer-direct |access-date=2024-02-09 |work=[[Eurogamer]] |language=en}}</ref> Players can explore the game's world and complete quests with two companions at a time.<ref name="PCG Interview">{{cite web |last=Fenlon |first=Wes |date=June 11, 2023 |title=Exclusive: Obsidian breaks 3-year silence to spill the secrets of ''Avowed'', its next big RPG |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/avowed-rpg-obsidian-preview-magic-interview/ |accessdate=June 12, 2023 |work=[[PC Gamer]] |archive-date=June 12, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230612015443/https://www.pcgamer.com/avowed-rpg-obsidian-preview-magic-interview/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
 == Plot ==
-''Avowed'' takes place in the Living Lands, a part of the world of Eora.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Avowed Release Window Confirmed, And Lots Of New Footage Shown Off |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/avowed-gameplay-release-date-xbox-developer-direct/1100-6520418/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240119053134/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/avowed-gameplay-release-date-xbox-developer-direct/1100-6520418/ |archive-date=January 19, 2024 |access-date=2024-01-19 |website=GameSpot |language=en-US}}</ref> The Living Lands within the game boast of a diverse array of locations, ranging from vibrant lush forests to arid rocky deserts to large caves and valleys.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-01-18 |title=Avowed is a massive Xbox exclusive RPG launching this fall |url=https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/avowed-release-window-fall-2024/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240119053539/https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/avowed-release-window-fall-2024/ |archive-date=January 19, 2024 |access-date=2024-01-19 |website=Digital Trends |language=en}}</ref> Players assume control of an envoy from the Aedyr Empire, who is assigned to the Living Lands to investigate a mysterious plague.
+''Avowed'' takes place in the Living Lands, a part of the world of Eora.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Fanelli |first1=Jason |last2=Makuch |first2=Eddie |date=January 18, 2024 |title=Avowed Release Window Confirmed, And Lots Of New Footage Shown Off |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/avowed-gameplay-release-date-xbox-developer-direct/1100-6520418/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240119053134/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/avowed-gameplay-release-date-xbox-developer-direct/1100-6520418/ |archive-date=January 19, 2024 |access-date=2024-01-19 |website=[[GameSpot]] |language=en-US}}</ref> The Living Lands within the game include a variety of locations, ranging from lush forests to arid rocky deserts to large caves and valleys.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Moss |first=Gabriel |date=2024-01-18 |title=Avowed is a massive Xbox exclusive RPG launching this fall |url=https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/avowed-release-window-fall-2024/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240119053539/https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/avowed-release-window-fall-2024/ |archive-date=January 19, 2024 |access-date=2024-01-19 |website=[[Digital Trends]] |language=en}}</ref> Players assume control of an envoy from the Aedyr Empire, who is assigned to the Living Lands to investigate a mysterious plague known as the "Dream Scourge".<ref>{{Cite news |author1=Harvey Randall |date=2024-06-09 |title=Obsidian's next RPG Avowed gets a trailer hinting at a trio of factions—those who want to purge the Dream Scourge, those who want to tame it, and a secret third thing |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/obsidian-s-next-rpg-avowed-gets-a-trailer-hinting-at-a-trio-of-factions-those-who-want-to-purge-the-dream-scourge-those-who-want-to-tame-it-and-a-secret-third-thing/ |access-date=2024-10-27 |work=PC Gamer |language=en}}</ref>
 == Development ==
-''Avowed'' is the first first-party [[AAA (video game industry)|AAA]] project by Obsidian since [[Microsoft]] bought the studio in 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Yang |first=George |date=2020-07-23 |title=''Avowed'' Is a New AAA First-Person RPG from Obsidian Entertainment |url=https://www.escapistmagazine.com/avowed-is-a-new-aaa-first-person-rpg-from-obsidian-entertainment/ |access-date=2022-10-27 |website=[[The Escapist (magazine)|The Escapist]] |language=en-US |archive-date=October 27, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221027042836/https://www.escapistmagazine.com/avowed-is-a-new-aaa-first-person-rpg-from-obsidian-entertainment/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |first1=Wes |last1=Fenlon |date=2023-06-11 |title=Exclusive: Obsidian breaks 3-year silence to spill the secrets of Avowed, its next big RPG |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/avowed-rpg-obsidian-preview-magic-interview/ |access-date=2024-01-19 |work=PC Gamer |language=en |archive-date=June 12, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230612015443/https://www.pcgamer.com/avowed-rpg-obsidian-preview-magic-interview/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The game was initially pitched as Obsidian's take on ''[[The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim]]'', which has a massive [[open world]]. However, as development progressed, the studio chose not to imitate ''Skyrim''{{'}}s style of gameplay, and chose to work on a game that is more akin to Obsidian's previous RPGs, one that has a more confined scope but a heavier focus emphasis on story and characters. According to the game's director Carrie Patel, the companions in the story are "integral" to the game's story.<ref>{{cite web |last=Savage |first=Phil |date=June 11, 2023 |title=Exclusive: ''Avowed'' started as Obsidian's ''Skyrim'', but evolved to focus on depth over breadth, 'where Obsidian really shines' |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/avowed-open-world-skyrim-rpg-size/ |accessdate=June 12, 2023 |work=[[PC Gamer]] |archive-date=June 12, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230612011428/https://www.pcgamer.com/avowed-open-world-skyrim-rpg-size/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
+''Avowed'' is the first first-party [[AAA (video game industry)|AAA]] project by Obsidian since [[Microsoft]] bought the studio in 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Yang |first=George |date=2020-07-23 |title=''Avowed'' Is a New AAA First-Person RPG from Obsidian Entertainment |url=https://www.escapistmagazine.com/avowed-is-a-new-aaa-first-person-rpg-from-obsidian-entertainment/ |access-date=2022-10-27 |website=[[The Escapist (magazine)|The Escapist]] |language=en-US |archive-date=October 27, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221027042836/https://www.escapistmagazine.com/avowed-is-a-new-aaa-first-person-rpg-from-obsidian-entertainment/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="PCG Interview" /> The game was initially pitched as Obsidian's take on ''[[The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim]]'', which has a massive [[open world]]. However, as development progressed, the studio chose not to imitate ''Skyrim''{{'}}s style of gameplay, and chose to work on a game that is more akin to Obsidian's previous RPGs, one that has a more confined scope but a heavier focus and emphasis on story and characters. According to the game's director Carrie Patel, the companions in the story are "integral" to the game's story.<ref>{{cite web |last=Savage |first=Phil |date=June 11, 2023 |title=Exclusive: ''Avowed'' started as Obsidian's ''Skyrim'', but evolved to focus on depth over breadth, 'where Obsidian really shines' |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/avowed-open-world-skyrim-rpg-size/ |accessdate=June 12, 2023 |work=[[PC Gamer]] |archive-date=June 12, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230612011428/https://www.pcgamer.com/avowed-open-world-skyrim-rpg-size/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
-Obsidian Entertainment and [[Xbox Game Studios]] announced ''Avowed'' during the Xbox Games showcase in July 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kim |first=Matt |date=2020-07-23 |title=Obsidian Entertainment Reveals ''Avowed'', New RPG Set in ''Pillars of Eternity'' Universe |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/xbox-series-x-avowed-rpg-announced-revealed-obsidian-fall-out-new-vegas-developer-games-showcase |access-date=2022-10-27 |website=[[IGN]] |language=en |archive-date=October 27, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221027042022/https://www.ign.com/articles/xbox-series-x-avowed-rpg-announced-revealed-obsidian-fall-out-new-vegas-developer-games-showcase |url-status=live }}</ref> The game is set to be released in Q3 or Q4 2024 for Windows and Xbox Series X/S<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 18, 2024 |title=Avowed Coming to Xbox Series X{{!}}S, PC, and Game Pass Fall 2024 |url=https://twitter.com/Xbox/status/1748075421135151450 |access-date=May 14, 2024 |website=twitter.com}}</ref>, and will be available at launch for [[Xbox Game Pass]] subscribers.<ref>{{cite web |last=Donovan |first=Imogen |date=June 11, 2023 |title=''Avowed'' trailer spotlights the world of Eora, confirms 2024 release date |url=https://www.nme.com/news/gaming-news/avowed-gameplay-trailer-world-3454212 |accessdate=June 12, 2023 |work=[[NME]] |archive-date=June 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230611233639/https://www.nme.com/news/gaming-news/avowed-gameplay-trailer-world-3454212 |url-status=live }}</ref>
+Obsidian Entertainment and [[Xbox Game Studios]] announced ''Avowed'' during the Xbox Games showcase in July 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kim |first=Matt |date=2020-07-23 |title=Obsidian Entertainment Reveals ''Avowed'', New RPG Set in ''Pillars of Eternity'' Universe |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/xbox-series-x-avowed-rpg-announced-revealed-obsidian-fall-out-new-vegas-developer-games-showcase |access-date=2022-10-27 |website=[[IGN]] |language=en |archive-date=October 27, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221027042022/https://www.ign.com/articles/xbox-series-x-avowed-rpg-announced-revealed-obsidian-fall-out-new-vegas-developer-games-showcase |url-status=live }}</ref> The game is set to be released on February 18, 2025 for Windows and Xbox Series X/S,<ref>{{cite web |last=Bankhurst |first=Adam |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/avowed-delayed-to-february-2025-to-give-players-backlogs-some-breathing-room |title=Avowed Delayed to February 2025 to 'Give Players' Backlogs Some Breathing Room' |work=[[IGN]] |date=August 2, 2024 |access-date=August 2, 2024}}</ref> and will be available at launch for [[Xbox Game Pass]] subscribers.<ref>{{cite web |last=Donovan |first=Imogen |date=June 11, 2023 |title=''Avowed'' trailer spotlights the world of Eora, confirms 2024 release date |url=https://www.nme.com/news/gaming-news/avowed-gameplay-trailer-world-3454212 |accessdate=June 12, 2023 |work=[[NME]] |archive-date=June 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230611233639/https://www.nme.com/news/gaming-news/avowed-gameplay-trailer-world-3454212 |url-status=live }}</ref>
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