Summary
Obsidian’s upcoming action role-playing gameAvowedis one of the most highly anticipated titles of 2024 and with justifiable reason. The developer is known for creating vibrant, rich worlds found in its past successes, such asPillars of EternityandThe Outer Worlds, so fans can likely expect much of the samewhenAvowed potentially releases in 2024.
A major contributing factor to Obsidian’s rich world-building is each game’s companions, who generally accompany players on their adventures and provide unique bonuses and twists to gameplay. Unsurprisingly, it has already been confirmed thatAvowedwill have companions, and while not much else has been disclosed about the feature, it’s possible to anticipate what the companions of Obsidian’s new IP will bring to the table based on those of the developer’s past games.
What to Expect From Avowed’s Companions
Avowed’s Companions Will Likely Have Their Own Mini Arcs
Role-playing games that provide players with companionsare generally known for giving each companion character a personal story arc, and Obsidian’s history shows the developer approaches its games no differently. In past Obsidian games, each companion typically had their own story arc that would ultimately be affected by the player’s decisions concerning them. These decisions would then go on to affect each companion’s story, including its conclusion.
Avowed’s companions have more than likely been given the same treatment, which means players will be allowed to explore several stories branching off from the main narrative. Additionally, if the developer maintains its habit of giving players freedom of choice, each conversation with a companion inAvowedis bound to have several varying dialogue options that will ultimately impact the player’s relationship with them and the way their story unfolds.
Fans Should Expect Avowed’s Companions to Provide Gameplay Benefits
Aside from the fascinating relationships players can establish with their companions in a game, one of the primary draws of having a companion is the gameplay benefits they often provide. These benefits are typically seen in the assistance companions provide to the player during combat, but they have been known to extend beyond that as well. For example, in Obsidian’sThe Outer Worlds, companionsnot only assisted in combat but also provided increased carrying capacity.
Based onObsidian’s past games, players can expectAvowed’s companions to bring a variety of gameplay benefits to the table, aside from any way they might assist in combat. It’s currently unclear what the full extent of these benefits will be, but Obsidian will undoubtedly be aiming to improve on what it has done with companions in the past. At the very least, companions possessing valuable benefits like the stat bonuses found in past games are to be expected inAvowed.
Romance With Avowed’s Companions Is Unlikely
A feature many players look forward to in role-playing games that feature companions is romance. Unfortunately,Obsidian is not known for including romance optionsin its games, so players should quell any hopes they might have to see them inAvowed. There were romance options available in the developer’s first game,Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic 2: The Sith Lords, but its subsequent titles neglected to include romantic relationships.
Unfortunately, Obsidian is not known for including romance options in its games, so players should quell any hopes they might have to see them inAvowed.
Obsidian has never really indicated why it chooses not to include romance options in its games, except withThe Outer Worlds, where it clarified thatromance options were not implemented due to budget limitations. More than likely, the primary reason behind this choice is that Obsidian chooses to prioritize narrative and world-building that exclude the branching paths romance options would mandate.
It’s safe to say that fans have a lot to look forward to inAvowed’s companions. Aside from romance, players can expect a variety of features to accompany their companions, including unique stories and a healthy pool of gameplay benefits to boot. In any case,Avowedis almost guaranteed to have a rich world teeming with intriguing characters and locations that are backed up by engaging combat and satisfying role-playing elements.
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?
