
Microsoft announced Avowed in July 2020 but little else has been heard about the game since. Windows Central also claims that Ninja Theory’s Hellblade 2 is scheduled to be shown at The Game Awards in December, but it suggests the event may come too soon for an Avowed reveal. The game reportedly features swimming capabilities and may include some destructible environments too. While there are clear similarities between Obsidian’s game and Bethesda’s series, the report claims Avowed appears to be much more colourful and visually reminiscent of The Outer Worlds, something not evident in the title’s pre-rendered CGI reveal trailer. Avowed seems to be based on a similar, albeit enhanced engine from The Outer Worlds, complete with action-oriented first-person combat and deep RPG exploration and narrative systems. “If The Outer Worlds was Obsidian’s take on a Fallout-style game, Avowed is undoubtedly Obsidian’s take on The Elder Scrolls,” Windows Central writes. Pillars creatures, such as Xaurips and Drakes, will also appear. KitGuru Says: Obsidian is one of the most exciting studios in Microsoft’s roster and so far, the studio seems to be firing on all cylinders with Avowed, The Outer Worlds 2 and Grounded all in the works, as well as a secret unannounced project or two.The game will reportedly include Pillars of Eternity spells like Jolting Touch, Fireball and Fetid Caress, various weapon enchantments, and possibly Pillars-style guns. letting the Demon Lords eponymous shadow leak through and turn the world. Of course, nothing has been confirmed yet and it is entirely possible that Obsidian opts to take extra time with this one, particularly given how important it will be for growing the Pillars of Eternity IP. In the game, you create and play characters struggling to survive in a land. 17th century, slow recharging guns, as the ones we know from POE. So at yesterday's Defining Duke podcast, they were asked about the leaked prealpha gameplay they saw last year, and revealed a new detail not previously spoken of: there will be muskets in Avowed. If all of this proves true, then we should see more Avowed and get our first official look at gameplay later this year. Guns confirmed in Avowed Jez Corden and Rand Al Thor saw musket gameplay. Now, according to Windows Central's Jez Corden on the TWOG podcast, Avowed could be on track to release as early as Q1 or Q2 2023, adding some excitement to what is already set to be a packed year for Xbox Game Studios, with other major titles like State of Decay 3, Hellblade 2 and Fable also in the works. Based on what was shown at the time, it was anticipated that the game was gearing up for a 2023 launch window. Due to this, we learned about the two-hand combat system, playable classes, different spells that can be cast and more. Defining Duke (video) Last Stand Media released this post 3 days early for patrons. Ryan McCaffrey (Video) For your viewing pleasure.

Unfortunately, other details are scarce, at the moment. Defining Duke, Episode 41: Avowed Gameplay + Story Details Leak ft. The leaks indicated that production is ramping up into full swing, and now, the game will reportedly be releasing in the first half of next year.Īvowed was still in pre-alpha in 2021, but the game was playable and some of that in-game footage was leaked to press. About its gameplay, it looks like players will have the ability to wield both weapons and magic.

In October last year, new leaks gave us plenty of details about Avowed, which appears to be Obsidian's very own version of The Elder Scrolls. It's a big week for the Dukes One of Xbox's most significant acquisitions in the last half decade is Obsidian Entertainment.
