Unveiling Avowed: A New RPG Experience
Highlights
- Avowed’s initial direction was similar to Elder Scrolls but evolved into a unique experience set in the Living Lands.
- Pillars of Eternity fans will appreciate the narrative approach and similarities in storytelling and quest design in Avowed.
- The game, influenced by Pillars, will offer players a chance to define their characters through role play, impacting the fate of the Living Lands.
Obsidian Entertainment’s Avowed is an RPG that fans are eagerly anticipating. The debut trailer in 2020 initially drew comparisons to The Elder Scrolls. However, in an interview with VG247, game director Carrie Patel revealed that the game’s direction swiftly shifted from its Elder Scrolls origins to a unique experience.
Cleanse The Living Lands
Avowed is set in the untamed island of the Living Lands within Eora. The focal point of the narrative is the enigmatic Dreamscourge, a disease mutating beings into fungal thralls. The similarity to Pillars of Eternity’s storytelling style is already evident in subsequent trailers, enticing fans of the series.
Carrie Patel noted that the Avowed team includes developers from Pillars of Eternity, with game director Josh Sawyer offering his expertise to align Avowed with Pillars’ essence. The game promises a deep narrative intertwined with player choices that will shape the destiny of the Living Lands.
Avowed mirrors Pillars’ approach to storytelling, quest design, and player agency, providing an immersive role-playing experience for enthusiasts of the genre.
While a specific release date is yet to be announced, fans can expect Avowed to arrive in the latter half of this year, promising an exciting adventure in an intriguing fantasy realm.