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Avowed

Platform(s): PC, Xbox Series X
Genre: RPG/Action
Publisher: Xbox Games Studios
Developer: Obsidian Entertainment
Release Date: Feb. 18, 2025

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'Avowed' Reveals Special Editions, Minimum PC Specs, Accessibility Features, Available For Pre-Order With Early Access Incentive - Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2024 @ 3:09 p.m. PST

Avowed is Obsidian Entertainment’s next epic, first-person RPG set in the fantasy world of Eora.

Set in the world of Eora (a location known to fans of the Pillars of Eternity series), Obsidian Entertainment’s Avowed will see players embark on a journey through the Living Lands – a plagued, foreign island full of mysteries and secrets, danger and adventure, choices and consequences.

The Living Lands are full of mysteries and secrets, danger and adventure, and choice and consequences.

It’s a land that feels foreign yet somewhat intrinsic to you; a place calling out for your help. In this first-person fantasy RPG, players will explore diverse ecosystems and meet companions along the way, while uncovering the darkness plaguing these lands. 

Unique to the world of Eora, the Living Lands is home to bustling port towns and rolling hills adorned with weird and fantastical plant life. Every part of the Living Lands is home to its own ecosystem. Around every corner there are creatures, sentient mushrooms, or tribes of lizard-like Xaurips looking to make you their next meal…  

Avowed pre-orders are beginning today for Xbox Series X|S, the Xbox app on Windows, Battle.net, and Steam, or play it on day one with Game Pass.

Eager to start your adventure early?

Great news—pre-order the Avowed Premium Edition on Xbox Series X|S, the Xbox app on Windows, Battle.net, or Steam, and you’ll get up to five days early access starting on February 13. To explore and try new ways to meet players where they are, Avowed will also be made available for pre-order and purchase on Battle.net, Blizzard’s PC platform.

In addition, players with a Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass membership will be able to play Avowed on Battle.net by linking their Xbox and Battle.net accounts. Whether you’re playing on Xbox Series X|S, the Xbox app on Windows, Battle.net, Steam, cloud, or on day one with Xbox Game Pass, get ready to dive into a world where you play your way.

Choose Your Edition

Avowed offers two digital editions and one physical edition:

  • Avowed Digital Standard Edition – $69.99 (or play it on day one with Xbox Game Pass)
    • Base Game
  • Avowed Digital Premium Edition – $89.99
    • Base Game
    • Up to five days Early Access
    • Two Premium Skin Packs
    • Access to Digital Artbook & Soundtrack
  • Avowed Premium Edition SteelBook – $94.99
    • Base Game Digital Code
    • Up to five days Early Access
    • Two Premium Skin Packs
    • Access to Digital Artbook & Soundtrack
    • Avowed SteelBook
    • Map of the Living Lands

If you purchase the Standard Edition or are playing with Xbox Game Pass and then later decide you want the Premium Edition, you can upgrade at any time for $24.99. You’ll receive all the digital extra content, including up to five days early access and digital bonuses.

Behind-the-Scenes with the Digital Artbook & Soundtrack

One of the highlights of the Premium Edition is the Avowed Digital Artbook & Soundtrack, where you’ll be able to dive deeper into the world of Avowed with behind-the-scenes artwork from the team and music by composer Venus Theory. These extras are perfect for fans of the Pillars of Eternity franchise and newcomers looking to fully immerse themselves in the lore and soundscapes of the Living Lands.

Exclusive Skins for You and Your Companions

The Premium Edition includes two cosmetic skin packs: the Eora Collection Set and the Obsidian Collection Set. Each pack includes five skins—one for each of the game’s four companions and one for your player character.

  • Eora Collection Set: Inspired by beloved characters and regions from Pillars of Eternity, a perfect throwback to the original games.
  • Obsidian Collection Set: Sleek, black outfits that bring a stylish look to your companions, inspired by our very own studio.

Accessibility Features for All Players

Avowed offers a variety of accessibility features to make the game enjoyable for all players. In addition, a third-person mode option is available through the accessibility menu, which helps those who may need it to enjoy the game from a different perspective, enhancing both comfort and gameplay. Some key accessibility options include:

  • UI & Camera: Customize field of view, disable camera shake, toggle head bobbing, adjust camera sway.
  • Text & Subtitles: Adjust UI text size, subtitle text size, and subtitle background opacity for optimal readability.
  • Controls: Fully remappable controls with adjustable sensitivity for all analog inputs, enhancing gameplay comfort.
  • Languages: While all voice acting will be in English, at launch Avowed will be localized in 12 languages, including French, Italian, German, Spanish (Spain and Mexico), Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Korean, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese.

Minimum PC Specs

To play Avowed on PC, make sure your setup meets the following minimum requirements:

  • CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 / Intel i5-8400
  • GPU: AMD RX 5700 / Nvidia GTX 1070 / Intel Arc A580
  • Memory:16GB
  • Storage: SSD required (75GB install size)
  • DirectX: Version 12

Pre-order Now and Secure Your Early Access

Pre-orders for Avowed are open from today on Xbox Series X|S, the Xbox app on Windows, Battle.net, and Steam. Embark on a thrilling adventure filled with memorable companions, dangerous enemies and situations, and choices that shape the world around you. By pre-ordering the Premium Edition, you’ll be among the first to explore the Living Lands with up to five days early access, starting on February 13.

As with all our past RPGs, the companions in Avowed play a major role in your adventure. The first companion you will find is Kai, the narrator of this gameplay trailer. Kai is a Coastal Aumaua currently residing in the Living Lands and is one of the only friendly faces you’ll find here. He is a former soldier, and his idealistic and pragmatic temperament will help guide you as you venture out into this wild frontier. 

Obsidian have incorporated a host of ways for players to fight the flora and fauna of the Living Lands. You will have swords, shields, pistols, magical spells, and more at your disposal, including the ability to dual wield, creating a vast number of combinations to choose from.  

With combat so full of possibility, diversity in choice will be needed as you explore the treacherous Living Lands. Home to the Xuarips, plagued undead, and dangerous flora, this island is full of unique enemies to encounter.  

Avowed is coming to Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam) on February 18, 2025, and will be available on day one with Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass. 


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