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Avowed is a first-person fantasy RPG developed by Obsidian Entertainment and set in the world of Eora, the same universe as Pillars of Eternity. Released on February 18, 2025, the game is available on Windows, Xbox Series X/S, Steam, and Battle.net. It offers a richly detailed world, deep role-playing elements, and a branching narrative influenced by player choices.(Wikipedia)

🧭 Gameplay Overview

In Avowed, you assume the role of an envoy from the Aedyr Empire, investigating a mysterious plague known as the “Dream Scourge” in the Living Lands. The game features both first-person and third-person perspectives, allowing players to engage in combat using magic, melee weapons, and firearms. Combat is dynamic, with the ability to combine spells and physical attacks, such as freezing enemies before delivering a crushing blow. Players can customize their playstyle through four expansive skill trees: Fighter, Ranger, Wizard, and Godlike. The game also includes a robust companion system, where companions like Kai, Giatta, Marius, and Yatzli each bring unique skills and personalities, influencing both combat and narrative outcomes .(Wikipedia, obsidian.net)

🌍 World & Story

The Living Lands is a diverse region within Eora, featuring environments ranging from lush forests to arid deserts. As the envoy, your mission begins in the port city of Paradis, where tensions between the Aedyran Empire and native inhabitants are escalating. After a betrayal leads to your death, a mysterious deity revives you, tasking you with uncovering the source of the Dream Scourge. Your decisions throughout the game will shape your alliances, the fate of the Living Lands, and your own destiny .(Wikipedia, Steam Store)

💻 System Requirements

Minimum:

OS: Windows 10/11
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 / Intel i5-8400
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: AMD RX 5700 / Nvidia GTX 1070 / Intel Arc A580
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 75 GB available space (support.obsidian.net, Steam Store)

Recommended:

OS: Windows 10/11
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X / Intel i7-10700K
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: AMD RX 6800 XT / Nvidia RTX 3080
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 75 GB available space (Steam Store)

🎮 Platforms & Availability

Avowed is available on the following platforms:(Steam Store)

Windows PC: Available on Steam and Battle.net
Xbox Series X/S: Available through Xbox Game Pass or as a standalone purchase (Xbox)

🗣️ Reception

Avowed has received generally positive reviews, with players praising its immersive world-building, engaging combat system, and deep narrative choices. The game has been highlighted as part of a golden era for fantasy RPGs, drawing comparisons to classics like The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt .(Wikipedia, Financial Times)