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Avowed

Avowed is a first-person RPG being developed by Obsidian Entertainment. Taking place in the same universe as Pillars of Eternity, players explore the world of Eora using both rune-based magic and sword combat.

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Avowed's Party Camp Feature is Begging for a Classic Fantasy Trope
Avowed's Party Camp Feature is Begging for a Classic Fantasy Trope

Tropes aren't always welcome in games, but Avowed's Party Camp provides the perfect excuse to use a classic trope to great effect.

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Avowed is Not Skyrim, And Here's Why

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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Avowed Dev Addresses Skyrim Comparisons

Avowed's lead game designer comments on suggested similarities between Obsidian Entertainment's upcoming fantasy RPG and Bethesda's iconic game.

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Avowed May Be Repeating an Old Trope, But it Makes Perfect Sense

Although Avowed looks to be making use of a very well-worn conceit, due to the nature of the setting and story, it's more reasonably applicable.

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If The Elder Scrolls 6's Rumored Setting Ends Up Changing, Avowed Still Has That Same Spark

If the popular rumors around the main setting of The Elder Scrolls 6 end up proving false, the confirmed location of Avowed can soften the blow.

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Avowed Not Fully Embracing The Pacifist Route May Be a Blessing in Disguise

Though Avowed apparently won't allow for a full-on pacifist playstyle, this could end up showing off its core combat aspects even more.

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Avowed Is Poised to Be Just Like Skyrim in One Key Area

While it may boast a much smaller world, Avowed is already set up to be just like The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim in one rather significant way.

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Indiana Jones and Avowed May Both Be In Trouble

Two of Xbox's biggest 2024 releases, Avowed and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, both are refusing to commit to a 2024 release date.

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Avowed and Indiana Jones Share a Troubling Similarity

Anticipation for Avowed and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle may be high, but both games also seem to share something pretty troubling.

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Avowed Dev Reveals How Grimoires Work

Avowed brings back grimoires from Pillars of Eternity, with the development team explaining how they work in a recent Game ZXC interview.

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Avowed Makes Devs Think About Pillars of Eternity Creatures in New Ways

Game ZXC speaks with an Avowed developer who details a funny component of bringing creatures over from the greater Pillars of Eternity franchise.

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Possible Avowed Release Date Leaked Online

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 - Official Story Trailer

Check out the official story trailer for Avowed, an upcoming Action RPG from Obsidian Entertainment.

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June 9 Is Going to Be a Big Day for Avowed

Fans of Obsidian Entertainment's upcoming RPG Avowed should mark June 9 on their calendars, based on rumors of a possible showcase for the game.

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Avowed, No Rest for the Wicked Could Suggest a Shift for Action-RPGs

Action RPGs have a few mechanisms that are synonymous with the genre, but Avowed and newer titles might diverge from the status quo.

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Avowed Reportedly Getting Help from a Major Xbox Studio

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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How Avowed Can Carry the Torch for One Popular Fallout: New Vegas Feature

As Obsidian Entertainment's next RPG, Avowed looks to embrace one specific mechanic that was a popular feature in Fallout: New Vegas.

Avowed's Gimmick Builds Need to be Fun if not Viable
Avowed's Inevitable Gimmick Builds Need to Be Fun if Not Viable

Avowed's new combat system is sure to come with gimmick builds, and they must be fun, even if they're not powerful.

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Why Obsidian Can Afford to Really Get Silly with The Outer Worlds 2's Story

Obsidian's Outer Worlds has a heavy comedic premise, but the company can afford to get even sillier in the upcoming sequel.

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Avowed: Pillars of Eternity's Godlike are Between a Rock and a Hard Place

The Godlike might not be set to be included as a playable race in Avowed, but Obsidian still needs to do them justice as NPCs.

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