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Several trailers later,Avowedis now closer than ever to arriving on your doorstep.
Obsidian has been working tirelessly to bring the project to life, alongside the upcomingThe Outer Worlds 2.
The new game will merge spell-infused abilities, swordplay, and even guns.
To prepare for launch, check out everything we know aboutAvoweddown below.
What is Avowed?
Avowedis an upcomingfirst-personfantasyaction RPG.
It plans to mix and match wizardly with skill-based combat.
Youll double-wield swords and guns, taking down enemies of varied types and skills.
While youre not busy fighting, youll be immersed in a fantasy RPG world.
At the moment its unclear whetherAvowedwill be anopen-worldexperience.
However, whilePillars of Eternitytakes the isometric perspective,Avowedwill take a first-person perspective approach.
Youll explore the fantasy island, Living Lands, packed with adventure and danger.
Upon arrival, youll soon discover the island is chock full of mysteries, secrets, danger and adventure.
At the bustling port city of Paradis, you unravel the tension between the Aedyran people and the locals.
All of your decisions will have consequences, so choose wisely.
Furthermore, the Living Lands will unravel a deeper connection to your character.
Alongside the discovery is an ancient secret that could potentially destroy the world.
Can you save this unknown frontier and your soul from the forces threatening to tear them asunder?
wraps upAvoweds Steam description.
Gameplay
Avoweds gameplay will feature three main gameplay elements.
Youll spend your time in the game exploring the strange and charming world around you.
Living Lands will don both fantasy elements and intrinsic features that call out to your character for help.
The island will have varied biomes and regions to explore.
Itll have varying environments and landscapes, each with a unique ecosystem.
ButAvowedwill also pose a danger to you.
To attack and defend yourself, youll tap into wide-ranging spells.
Some spells freeze enemies in their place, giving you time to take on stronger enemies.
you’re able to also burn enemies with fire-based spells.
Alongside spells will be guns and swords to help fight off enemies.
Swords will have a shield you could use to bash enemies heads in.
But youll also have a bow and arrow, perfect for taking out enemies from afar.
Lastly,Avowedplans to craft companions to keep you company on your journey.
They will hail from different species and fight alongside you.
Each companion will have unique abilities, from a mercenary to a wizard and many more.
The choices you make inAvowedwill determine how companions behave, while also helping them complete their missions.
Development
Developer Obsidian Entertainment and publisher Xbox Game Studios are currently working onAvowed.
Theyve been developing games for more than a decade while scooping up several nominations and awards over the years.
We first got wind ofAvoweds development in 2020.
Since then, Obsidian has worked tirelessly on bringing the exciting, dual-wielding, magic-infused romp to life.
The studio has also been working onThe Outer Worlds 2slated to launch sometime in 2025 or early 2026.
So, they definitely have their hands full.
Theyve released a series of trailers over the years.
it’s possible for you to check out theannouncement trailer here, thestory trailer hereand thegameplay trailer here.
The latter showcases some of the choices youll need to make.
You get a clearer picture of the visuals and combat you could expect.
Some combat sequences look a little stiff.
The visuals can also use more vibrant color.
Still, the trailers do a fantastic job of setting the tone of whats to come.
Whats clear is thatElder ScrollsandSkyrimfans will feel at home inAvowed.
But even more so, fans offantasy RPGsettings in general.
Release Date, Platforms, & Editions
Obsidian has confirmed thatAvowedwill be launching sometime in 2024.
Feel free tofollow the official social handle hereto keep track of new updates.
So, whats your take?
Evans I. Karanja is a freelance writer who loves to write about anything technology.
When not writing, he can be found playing video games or watching F1.
