Avowedis shaping up to be a huge release for Xbox Games Studios and Obsidian Entertainment, and a lot of fans are desperate for more information surrounding the project, which is slated for a 2024 release. While a handful of trailers have shed some light on what kind of experience the upcoming game will feature, it seems time for Xbox and Obsidian to finally give an in-depth reveal akin toStarfield’s time in the spotlight during its own event in 2023.
Avowedshould capitalize on the recent lull surroundingStarfieldadvertising in the wait for its upcoming Shattered Space DLC, since a lot of this freed-up attention can be turned toAvowedwith a well-timed Xbox Games Showcase. The fantastical world ofAvowedand its complex combat and exploration are deserving of thorough explanations, and an event entirely dedicated to the title in the near future could finally give fans a complete impression of what to expect from it.
Avowed Needs its Own Dedicated Direct Like Starfield Had
It is unsurprising thatStarfieldhad so much dedicated attention from Xbox in the lead up to its release, with the game being the first brand-new IP to come from Bethesda in over 25 years. The huge range of gameplay possibilities withinStarfieldneeded a lot of direct communication between Bethesda and the game’s fans.Starfield’s 1,000+ planetsis just one example of the title’s scale.
Of course,Starfieldalso made the bold decision of being an Xbox and PC exclusive release, giving Microsoft all the more reason to push its promotional material to the next level. The upcomingAvowedalso falls under the Xbox Games Studio umbrella, after Obsidian Entertainment was acquired by Microsoft in 2018. Microsoft likely hopes thatAvowedcan provide the expansive fantasy RPG experience that players want in the downtime beforethe release of Bethesda’sElder Scrolls 6, making the success of the title all the more important.
Starfieldgot its own dedicated direct presentation in June 2023, taking place on the same day as an expansive Xbox Games Showcase event, and Microsoft should repeat this strategy forAvowedin the near future. Xbox has confirmed that it hopes to hold another Xbox Games Showcase in June of this year, and this would be the perfect time to giveAvowedits most expansive presentation to date.
Avowed Can Build a Huge Amount of Hype With its Own Event
Avowedwas announced at an Xbox Games Showcase in 2020 with a brief trailer, with a follow-up gameplay trailer releasing in June 2023. Like theStarfielddirect, a direct presentation forAvowedcould delve deeper into the wider narrative of the upcoming project, as well as its skill trees, combat variety, and scale. There is stillso much aboutAvowedthat has not been given enough elaboration, and this would need to come quickly if the game hopes to meet its anticipated 2024 release window.
Starfield’s direct presentation was a huge success for the title’s pre-release hype, and the same feat could easily be repeated ifAvowedis afforded a similar event in the future. Many sections of the industry are already billingAvowedas the next big thing for Microsoft, and utilizing the attention of an Xbox Games Showcase to push even more eyes on the project with its own event would be a smart move to really get pre-release hype building for the project.
WhileAvowedis hoping for a 2024 release, this could easily change due to potential delays by Obsidian.
