The final preview of Avowed, the long-awaited fantasy action RPG, has been released. Here's what we can gather from the previews so far...
Avowed's release date is February 18, 2025. The game will be available on Windows PC and Xbox Series X/S consoles and through the Game Pass subscription service.
Various media outlets have shared their final previews of Avowed, the new action RPG from Obsidian Entertainment, known for Fallout: New Vegas and Pillars of Eternity.
Despite earlier concerns raised by underwhelming trailers, the project immediately captivated critics with its improved combat mechanics, the scale of freedom in exploring locations, and its sharp, witty dialogue.
Based on the video previews, Avowed can be described as a sparkling RPG cocktail that blends multiple archetypes from other role-playing games, tied together by deep lore and intricate dialogue systems—a hallmark of Obsidian's style. Furthermore, parallels can be drawn with immersive sims like Deus Ex, offering players the freedom to explore every nook and cranny and climb wherever they please.
One noteworthy feature is the game’s role-playing flexibility, which allows players to choose their own path and become either heroes or villains.
A significant focus in Avowed is on its combat system. Players must constantly move, block, dodge, and look for optimal moments to counterattack. You can’t just stand still and swing your sword until enemies drop, as you might in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
Some players have commented that few RPGs manage to blend magic and melee combat as seamlessly as Avowed. This could make it the fantasy RPG that fans have been eagerly awaiting. For now, the upcoming title can be seen as a bridge between Skyrim and The Elder Scrolls VI.
Overall, journalists agree that Avowed looks and plays like one of the most promising projects of 2025, skillfully combining familiar gameplay mechanics. However, it’s not expected to revolutionize the RPG genre.
The release date of February 18, 2025, might prove to be a strategic misstep, as it coincides with other major releases like Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Assassin's Creed Shadows, Monster Hunter Wilds, and Sid Meier's Civilization VII. Against such competition, Obsidian's RPG risks being overshadowed.
Lastly, Obsidian has previously shared the system requirements for Avowed. It seems the game will offer a flexible graphics settings system, with the minimum requirements featuring an AMD Ryzen 5 2600 paired with a GTX 1070...
