Obsidian Entertainment’s next first-person RPG looks set to rival Skyrim. Here’s what we know about it so far.
Perhaps best known for Fallout: New Vegas and The Outer Worlds, Obsidian is once again returning to first-person RPGs with Avowed, a brand-new fantasy RPG where players must explore The Living Lands.
This is set to be an immersive RPG that lets you wield both magic and firearms, interact with companions, and dig into a robust dialogue system. This is all the key information you need about Avowed before it launches.
Release date & platforms
Avowed will be released on February 18, 2025. Anyone who pre-orders the Premium Edition of the RPG will get 5-days of early access starting from February 13, 2025.
It will be available on Xbox Series S/X, and PC.
Will Avowed be on Xbox Game Pass?
Yes, Avowed will be made available as a Day One Game Pass release.
That means anyone with an active subscription to the service can jump into the fantasy RPG at no extra cost from February 18, 2024.
Trailers
You can check out all the trailers that have been released for Avowed so far below with the latest being an official pre-order trailer:
In January 2024, we got a more in-depth look at Avowed during the Xbox Developer Direct:
In June 2024, fans were treated to a story trailer that premiered at the Xbox Games Showcase:
The first trailer for Avowed was shared by Xbox back in 2020:
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Pre-orders & editions
There are 3 versions of Avowed available to pre-order. We’ve included full details about each below:
Standard edition – $69.99
The Standard edition of Avowed will be the version available on Game Pass and includes the base game only.
Digital Premium edition – $89.99
The Premium edition features the base game, 5 days early access, and some additional goodies:
- Base game
- 5 days early access from February 13, 2024
- Two premium skin bundles
- Digital artbook & soundtrack
Premium edition Steelbook – $94.99
Finally, the Premium edition Steelbook is the best option for physical collectors. It includes the following:
- Digital code for the base game
- 5 days early access from February 13, 2024
- Two premium skin bundles
- Digital artbook & soundtrack
- Avowed Steelbook
- Map of the Living Lands
Gameplay details
Avowed is set in the same universe as the Pillars of Eternity franchise. In it, players assume the role of an envoy of the Aedyr Empire who must investigate a mysterious plague.
In Avowed, players will wield magic and weapons such as guns and shields to defeat their foes. Each weapon has a unique feel to it, furthering the game’s immersion. A loadout system is a big part of Avowed so you can tailor your weapon loadouts to fit your preferred playstyle.
Companions will also be a key feature, with a variety of unique characters from a former mercenary, to an eccentric wizard joining you on your journey.
Much like Obsidian’s previous works, expect a robust dialogue system, with a world full of consequences depending on the paths players take.
That’s everything we know about Avowed so far! For more upcoming games, check out our hubs for Mafia: The Old Country, Dying Light: The Beast, Borderlands 4, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, and Monster Hunter Wilds.