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action role-playing game
Avowed
By Obsidian Entertainment, released 1 Jan 2025
- Microsoft Windows
- Xbox Series X and Series S
What it is
Avowed is a first-person fantasy action RPG from Obsidian Entertainment, set in Eora, the world introduced in the Pillars of Eternity franchise. You play an envoy of Aedyr sent to investigate a mysterious plague in the Living Lands, an island marked by ancient magic and shifting wilderness. The mission becomes personal as your choices shape the fates of the land’s people, creatures and your character.
The story places you amid intrigue, danger and a spreading threat, with decisions carrying consequences. The listed description emphasizes alliances or rivalries and using magic and steel as you pursue the truth. Steam features include single-player, achievements, full controller support, trading cards, adjustable text size and difficulty, camera comfort options, and color alternatives. The game is listed for Windows and Xbox Series X|S, with the Steam platform listed as Windows. The store-page description also notes additions including New Game Plus, Photo Mode, two-handed staves and the ability to change character appearance.
What players like, and what they don't
- First-person fantasy RPG set in Eora
- Choices shape fates in the Living Lands
- Magic and steel are part of combat
- Full controller support
- Adjustable difficulty and text size
- Single-player only
- Steam platform is listed as Windows
Who it suits
It suits players looking for a solo, first-person fantasy RPG with consequential choices and a setting tied to Eora. Adjustable difficulty, text size and camera comfort options are listed.
Avowed pairs a first-person fantasy setting with a plague investigation and choices that affect the people and creatures around you. Its listed options include New Game Plus and Photo Mode alongside accessibility and comfort settings.
