Summary
Avowedis one of the most interesting and anticipated upcoming releases that will fall under the Xbox Game Studios name, being a sprawling open-world fantasy RPG that some people are already comparing toThe Elder Scrolls. The game is being developed by Obsidian Entertainment, the minds behind acclaimed RPGs likeFallout: New VegasandThe Outer Worlds, and it is clear to see why the title has been drawing a lot of industry attention over the years.
WhileAvoweddoes not have an official release window, it is confirmed that the project is aiming to release at some point in 2024. In the lead-up to its launch, a lot of information has been revealed aboutAvowed, with the title recently getting some time in the spotlight at the recent Xbox Games Showcase. Through this promotional material, a large portion ofAvowed’s magical world and overarching narrative have been made clear to fans, but a much darker side of the Living Lands is wisely being left unrevealed by Obsidian as the game draws closer to release.
Avowed Has Still Not Revealed the Full Breadth of the Living Lands
Like any ambitious RPG, the world thatAvowedis set in is a massively important element of the release. Thankfully,Avowedfalls under the wider longstandingPillars of EternityIP, and so the upcoming game is able to pull from already established locations brimming with carefully crafted lore. ThePillars of Eternityfranchise takes place in the world of Eora, andAvowedhas chosen to make the Living Lands region of Eora its main setting.
The Living Lands stands as one of the wildest and untamed regions of Eora, with the island-frontier getting its name from the abundance of strange flora and fauna that live within it. It is clear to see why Obsidian Entertainment chose this location as the staging ground forAvowed, with the Living Lands being home to a huge amount of geographical variety, extreme weather, and unique cultures that can be explored.
Over the course of the reveal, gameplay, and story trailers forAvowed, the title’s portrayal of the Living Lands has been discreetly showcased, with most of the shown landscapes being full of whimsical color. It is clear that theLiving Lands will be full of these kinds of magical areas that are rich with life, but there is a much darker side to the location thatAvowedhas yet to showcase.
The Living Lands' Darker Side Will Be a Game Changer For Avowed’s Exploration
One of the most attractive elements of the Living Lands in terms of exploration is its seemingly endless systems of valleys and caves, which are home to a much darker and more intimidating element of the area. The Living Lands are also renowned for the immense mysteries that they possess, with the region once being home to ancient civilizations like the Godless and the Maegfolc.This gives an underlying supernatural element to the Living Landsthat leans further into the realm of dark fantasy, which is clearly something that Obsidian can use for future marketing.
IfAvowedis going to meet its intended release window of 2024, then a fresh wave of trailers and closer looks should be on the horizon, and the darker underbelly of the Living Lands should be at the center of what Obsidian shows next. The past trailers for the game have already appealed to the colorful and adventurous aspect of the Living Lands' vibrant cities and luscious landscapes, and the darker caves and caverns of the region would offer a perfect contrast to this.
Avowed
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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.You are the envoy of Aedyr, a distant land, sent to investigate rumors of a spreading plague throughout the Living Lands - an island full of mysteries and secrets, danger and adventure, and choices and consequences, and untamed wilderness. You discover a personal connection to the Living Lands and an ancient secret that threatens to destroy everything. Can you save this unknown frontier and your soul from the forces threatening to tear them asunder?
