Avowed
Obsidian Entertainment
· Xbox Game Studios
Adventure, Role-playing (RPG)
Release Date: February 18, 2025
Welcome to the Living Lands, a mysterious island filled with adventure and danger.
Set in the fictional world of Eora that was first introduced to players in the Pillars of Eternity franchise, Avowed is a first-person fantasy action RPG from the award-winning team at Obsidian Entertainment.
The Living Lands is a place that feels foreign yet somewhat intrinsic to you as it feels the island itself is calling out to you for help. Explore an island home to many different environments and landscapes, each with their own unique ecosystem.
Mix and match swords, spells, guns, and shields to fight your way. Dig into your grimoire for spells to trap, freeze or burn enemies, bash them with your shield, or use range bows to attack from a distance.
Companions from a spread of species will fight alongside you, with their own unique set of abilities. From a former mercenary to an eccentric wizard, they will be part of your journey with your choices shaping them as you help them with their quests.
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Critic Reviews
13 reviews
Noisy Pixel
8/10
80
Our Avowed PS5 review covers combat, choices, companions and performance. See how Obsidian’s RPG stacks up after its sales stumble.
Push Square
8/10
80
Green with Envoy
Game Informer
8.25/10
83
Obsidian's new role-playing release follows a familiar formula but packs a lot of entertainment into every corner of its vibrant world.
ComicBook.com
4/5
80
Avowed is an incredibly solid spiritual successor to Skyrim and a great addition to Xbox's first-party line-up.
RPG Site
8/10
80
Avowed is a well-written and cohesive fantasy escape that thoughtfully ramps from modest to grandiose, though small bits of uneven execution slightly detract from an otherwise impressive experience.
IGN
7/10
70
On the heels of an insect-filled survival game and a 2D detective story straight out of the 16th century that were pleasantly surprising departures from what developer Obsidian does best, Avowed is a return to that traditional action RPG comfort food we know and love. Set in the fantasy universe of Pillars of Eternity, this is a game that’s filled with all my favorite RPG cliches, like standing around a campfire with my party members to exchange dark backstories and unresolved traumas, and looti
Destructoid
9/10
90
A worthy fantasy RPG.
Video Games Chronicle
★★★★
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80
Avowed is a solid action RPG with an entertaining script, satisfying combat and impressively detailed environments.
COGconnected
93/100
93
Avowed is a new action RPG from Obsidian, with lore and story based on the popular Pillars of Eternity series of CRPGs
TheSixthAxis
9/10
90
Avowed is another incredible RPG from Obsidian with a vibrant world, stellar cast, and outstanding script throughout.
Eurogamer
★★★★
★
80
What Avowed lacks in gloss it makes up for with charm, depth and a playful heart. It's one of this year's most pleasant surprises.
PC Gamer
82/100
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Humble and a little old-fashioned, but Obsidian's decades of RPG experience still shine through.
GamesRadar
★★★★
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