Big Preview: Avowed – Exclusive access and hands-on impressions of Xbox's first must-play RPG of 2025

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(Image credit: Obsidian Entertainment) Jump to:The Big PreviewGameplayHands-onInterviewsFeaturesRetrospectiveGuides Jump to:The Big PreviewGameplayHands-onInterviewsFeaturesRetrospectiveGuides KEY INFORelease date:February 18, 2025Developer: ObsidianPublisher: Xbox Game StudiosPlatform(s): PC, Xbox Series XGame Pass: Available Day OneEarly Access:Begins February 13, with Premium Edition pre-order KEY INFO Release date:February 18, 2025Developer: ObsidianPublisher: Xbox Game StudiosPlatform(s): PC, Xbox Series XGame Pass: Available Day OneEarly Access:Begins February 13, with Premium Edition pre-order Release date:February 18, 2025Developer: ObsidianPublisher: Xbox Game StudiosPlatform(s): PC, Xbox Series XGame Pass: Available Day OneEarly Access:Begins February 13, with Premium Edition pre-order It goes without saying that when we got the call to visit Obsidian Entertainment HQ in Irvine, California, we jumped at the opportunity to neglect the sunshine and instead stay indoors pouring over every facet of Avowed available to us. That means talking to the great RPG developers responsible for this rather unique and funky fungal take on the genre, and, of course, spending many hours with the opening of the game. We get into it all, from getting started with questing, meeting the companions, the combat, and more – all while discussing it all with the many individual developers that have been crafting it. Keep reading to discover our Avowed Big Preview, your best place to get started with one of the biggestupcoming Xbox Series X gamesand one of the most anticipatednew games of 2024. Avowed: The Big Preview (Image credit: Obsidian Entertainment) Cover StoryDespite the Skyrim comparisons, Avowed is an Obsidian RPG first and foremost: “Let’s bring in all the greatest hits”:Simply put, Avowed is Obsidian Entertainment at its best. It’s not just an epic new RPG, but one that feels truly like a culmination of everything the developer has wowed us with through the years. This feels like an RPG that only this team could make, at this moment. We unpack everything that happened in our visit to the dev’s offices as we speak to the team about the long road to building this pivotal RPG, as well as getting into the nitty gritty of what we got to play while we were visiting! Cover StoryDespite the Skyrim comparisons, Avowed is an Obsidian RPG first and foremost: “Let’s bring in all the greatest hits”:Simply put, Avowed is Obsidian Entertainment at its best. It’s not just an epic new RPG, but one that feels truly like a culmination of everything the developer has wowed us with through the years. This feels like an RPG that only this team could make, at this moment. We unpack everything that happened in our visit to the dev’s offices as we speak to the team about the long road to building this pivotal RPG, as well as getting into the nitty gritty of what we got to play while we were visiting! Cover StoryDespite the Skyrim comparisons, Avowed is an Obsidian RPG first and foremost: “Let’s bring in all the greatest hits”:Simply put, Avowed is Obsidian Entertainment at its best. It’s not just an epic new RPG, but one that feels truly like a culmination of everything the developer has wowed us with through the years. This feels like an RPG that only this team could make, at this moment. We unpack everything that happened in our visit to the dev’s offices as we speak to the team about the long road to building this pivotal RPG, as well as getting into the nitty gritty of what we got to play while we were visiting! Cover StoryDespite the Skyrim comparisons, Avowed is an Obsidian RPG first and foremost: “Let’s bring in all the greatest hits”:Simply put, Avowed is Obsidian Entertainment at its best. It’s not just an epic new RPG, but one that feels truly like a culmination of everything the developer has wowed us with through the years. This feels like an RPG that only this team could make, at this moment. We unpack everything that happened in our visit to the dev’s offices as we speak to the team about the long road to building this pivotal RPG, as well as getting into the nitty gritty of what we got to play while we were visiting! Cover StoryDespite the Skyrim comparisons, Avowed is an Obsidian RPG first and foremost: “Let’s bring in all the greatest hits”:Simply put, Avowed is Obsidian Entertainment at its best. It’s not just an epic new RPG, but one that feels truly like a culmination of everything the developer has wowed us with through the years. This feels like an RPG that only this team could make, at this moment. We unpack everything that happened in our visit to the dev’s offices as we speak to the team about the long road to building this pivotal RPG, as well as getting into the nitty gritty of what we got to play while we were visiting! Cover Story Cover Story Cover Story Despite the Skyrim comparisons, Avowed is an Obsidian RPG first and foremost: “Let’s bring in all the greatest hits”:Simply put, Avowed is Obsidian Entertainment at its best. It’s not just an epic new RPG, but one that feels truly like a culmination of everything the developer has wowed us with through the years. This feels like an RPG that only this team could make, at this moment. We unpack everything that happened in our visit to the dev’s offices as we speak to the team about the long road to building this pivotal RPG, as well as getting into the nitty gritty of what we got to play while we were visiting! New Avowed Gameplay GameplayThe ten things we love about Avowed:After spending hours with the opening of the game and trying different builds and approaches, Avowed is an RPG that really puts its best put forward to get you into the action and have a taste of everything as quickly as possible. Which also means several elements have already jumped out to impress us. Watch us cut about the Dawnshore ourselves as we get to grips, showing you all the little things we love already from the characters to the types of gear we use. We’ve also loved chatting with the party so far, even ifyou can’t romance them. GameplayThe ten things we love about Avowed:After spending hours with the opening of the game and trying different builds and approaches, Avowed is an RPG that really puts its best put forward to get you into the action and have a taste of everything as quickly as possible. Which also means several elements have already jumped out to impress us. Watch us cut about the Dawnshore ourselves as we get to grips, showing you all the little things we love already from the characters to the types of gear we use. We’ve also loved chatting with the party so far, even ifyou can’t romance them. GameplayThe ten things we love about Avowed:After spending hours with the opening of the game and trying different builds and approaches, Avowed is an RPG that really puts its best put forward to get you into the action and have a taste of everything as quickly as possible. Which also means several elements have already jumped out to impress us. Watch us cut about the Dawnshore ourselves as we get to grips, showing you all the little things we love already from the characters to the types of gear we use. We’ve also loved chatting with the party so far, even ifyou can’t romance them. GameplayThe ten things we love about Avowed:After spending hours with the opening of the game and trying different builds and approaches, Avowed is an RPG that really puts its best put forward to get you into the action and have a taste of everything as quickly as possible. Which also means several elements have already jumped out to impress us. Watch us cut about the Dawnshore ourselves as we get to grips, showing you all the little things we love already from the characters to the types of gear we use. We’ve also loved chatting with the party so far, even ifyou can’t romance them. GameplayThe ten things we love about Avowed:After spending hours with the opening of the game and trying different builds and approaches, Avowed is an RPG that really puts its best put forward to get you into the action and have a taste of everything as quickly as possible. Which also means several elements have already jumped out to impress us. Watch us cut about the Dawnshore ourselves as we get to grips, showing you all the little things we love already from the characters to the types of gear we use. We’ve also loved chatting with the party so far, even ifyou can’t romance them. Gameplay Gameplay Gameplay The ten things we love about Avowed:After spending hours with the opening of the game and trying different builds and approaches, Avowed is an RPG that really puts its best put forward to get you into the action and have a taste of everything as quickly as possible. Which also means several elements have already jumped out to impress us. Watch us cut about the Dawnshore ourselves as we get to grips, showing you all the little things we love already from the characters to the types of gear we use. We’ve also loved chatting with the party so far, even ifyou can’t romance them. Hands-on with Avowed (Image credit: Obsidian Entertainment) Hands-on3 hours in, here’s the 10 things I love most about Avowed so far:And two of those things are spellbookandgun. Seriously, we’ve loved how malleable and tactical the combat experience has felt so far, and importantly, how it’s felt on an Xbox controller. It’s still early days – we’ve only played through the opening zone of the game – but we’ve come away impressed with the richness of the spaces on offer, the amount of customization in how you play, and the characters we’ve met so far. Hands-on3 hours in, here’s the 10 things I love most about Avowed so far:And two of those things are spellbookandgun. Seriously, we’ve loved how malleable and tactical the combat experience has felt so far, and importantly, how it’s felt on an Xbox controller. It’s still early days – we’ve only played through the opening zone of the game – but we’ve come away impressed with the richness of the spaces on offer, the amount of customization in how you play, and the characters we’ve met so far. Hands-on3 hours in, here’s the 10 things I love most about Avowed so far:And two of those things are spellbookandgun. Seriously, we’ve loved how malleable and tactical the combat experience has felt so far, and importantly, how it’s felt on an Xbox controller. It’s still early days – we’ve only played through the opening zone of the game – but we’ve come away impressed with the richness of the spaces on offer, the amount of customization in how you play, and the characters we’ve met so far. Hands-on3 hours in, here’s the 10 things I love most about Avowed so far:And two of those things are spellbookandgun. Seriously, we’ve loved how malleable and tactical the combat experience has felt so far, and importantly, how it’s felt on an Xbox controller. It’s still early days – we’ve only played through the opening zone of the game – but we’ve come away impressed with the richness of the spaces on offer, the amount of customization in how you play, and the characters we’ve met so far. Hands-on3 hours in, here’s the 10 things I love most about Avowed so far:And two of those things are spellbookandgun. Seriously, we’ve loved how malleable and tactical the combat experience has felt so far, and importantly, how it’s felt on an Xbox controller. It’s still early days – we’ve only played through the opening zone of the game – but we’ve come away impressed with the richness of the spaces on offer, the amount of customization in how you play, and the characters we’ve met so far. Hands-on Hands-on Hands-on 3 hours in, here’s the 10 things I love most about Avowed so far:And two of those things are spellbookandgun. Seriously, we’ve loved how malleable and tactical the combat experience has felt so far, and importantly, how it’s felt on an Xbox controller. It’s still early days – we’ve only played through the opening zone of the game – but we’ve come away impressed with the richness of the spaces on offer, the amount of customization in how you play, and the characters we’ve met so far. Insight from Obsidian (Image credit: Obsidian Entertainment) NewsAvowed’s flexible combat system represents Obsidian’s dedication to player choice: “It’s not just marketing speak – it really is the most important thing to us”:One of the standout features in our opening hours with the RPG is its robust first-person combat. Not only is tactile and immediate, but a host of gear to choose from, ways of equipping it, and the ability to mix-and-match mid-battle is impressive. We talk with the developers about crafting the battles that lay in wait. NewsAvowed’s flexible combat system represents Obsidian’s dedication to player choice: “It’s not just marketing speak – it really is the most important thing to us”:One of the standout features in our opening hours with the RPG is its robust first-person combat. Not only is tactile and immediate, but a host of gear to choose from, ways of equipping it, and the ability to mix-and-match mid-battle is impressive. We talk with the developers about crafting the battles that lay in wait. NewsAvowed’s flexible combat system represents Obsidian’s dedication to player choice: “It’s not just marketing speak – it really is the most important thing to us”:One of the standout features in our opening hours with the RPG is its robust first-person combat. Not only is tactile and immediate, but a host of gear to choose from, ways of equipping it, and the ability to mix-and-match mid-battle is impressive. We talk with the developers about crafting the battles that lay in wait. NewsAvowed’s flexible combat system represents Obsidian’s dedication to player choice: “It’s not just marketing speak – it really is the most important thing to us”:One of the standout features in our opening hours with the RPG is its robust first-person combat. Not only is tactile and immediate, but a host of gear to choose from, ways of equipping it, and the ability to mix-and-match mid-battle is impressive. We talk with the developers about crafting the battles that lay in wait. NewsAvowed’s flexible combat system represents Obsidian’s dedication to player choice: “It’s not just marketing speak – it really is the most important thing to us”:One of the standout features in our opening hours with the RPG is its robust first-person combat. Not only is tactile and immediate, but a host of gear to choose from, ways of equipping it, and the ability to mix-and-match mid-battle is impressive. We talk with the developers about crafting the battles that lay in wait. News News News Avowed’s flexible combat system represents Obsidian’s dedication to player choice: “It’s not just marketing speak – it really is the most important thing to us”:One of the standout features in our opening hours with the RPG is its robust first-person combat. Not only is tactile and immediate, but a host of gear to choose from, ways of equipping it, and the ability to mix-and-match mid-battle is impressive. We talk with the developers about crafting the battles that lay in wait. (Image credit: Obsidian Entertainment) NewsAvowed might look like Skyrim, but its director says Obsidian’s new fantasy RPG is actually much closer to The Outer Worlds than anything from Bethesda:Talking again to game director Carrie Patel, we discuss how the studio’s own identity is coming through in Avowed. For as much as attempts to pigeon-hole it have been made, there’s a strong throughline from Obsidian’s prior work and their latest RPG as you might expect. “You’ve still got a variety of styles of content, and certainly plenty of humor and levity that is largely character-based,” says Patel. NewsAvowed might look like Skyrim, but its director says Obsidian’s new fantasy RPG is actually much closer to The Outer Worlds than anything from Bethesda:Talking again to game director Carrie Patel, we discuss how the studio’s own identity is coming through in Avowed. For as much as attempts to pigeon-hole it have been made, there’s a strong throughline from Obsidian’s prior work and their latest RPG as you might expect. “You’ve still got a variety of styles of content, and certainly plenty of humor and levity that is largely character-based,” says Patel. NewsAvowed might look like Skyrim, but its director says Obsidian’s new fantasy RPG is actually much closer to The Outer Worlds than anything from Bethesda:Talking again to game director Carrie Patel, we discuss how the studio’s own identity is coming through in Avowed. For as much as attempts to pigeon-hole it have been made, there’s a strong throughline from Obsidian’s prior work and their latest RPG as you might expect. “You’ve still got a variety of styles of content, and certainly plenty of humor and levity that is largely character-based,” says Patel. NewsAvowed might look like Skyrim, but its director says Obsidian’s new fantasy RPG is actually much closer to The Outer Worlds than anything from Bethesda:Talking again to game director Carrie Patel, we discuss how the studio’s own identity is coming through in Avowed. For as much as attempts to pigeon-hole it have been made, there’s a strong throughline from Obsidian’s prior work and their latest RPG as you might expect. “You’ve still got a variety of styles of content, and certainly plenty of humor and levity that is largely character-based,” says Patel. NewsAvowed might look like Skyrim, but its director says Obsidian’s new fantasy RPG is actually much closer to The Outer Worlds than anything from Bethesda:Talking again to game director Carrie Patel, we discuss how the studio’s own identity is coming through in Avowed. For as much as attempts to pigeon-hole it have been made, there’s a strong throughline from Obsidian’s prior work and their latest RPG as you might expect. “You’ve still got a variety of styles of content, and certainly plenty of humor and levity that is largely character-based,” says Patel. News News News Avowed might look like Skyrim, but its director says Obsidian’s new fantasy RPG is actually much closer to The Outer Worlds than anything from Bethesda:Talking again to game director Carrie Patel, we discuss how the studio’s own identity is coming through in Avowed. For as much as attempts to pigeon-hole it have been made, there’s a strong throughline from Obsidian’s prior work and their latest RPG as you might expect. “You’ve still got a variety of styles of content, and certainly plenty of humor and levity that is largely character-based,” says Patel. (Image credit: Obsidian Entertainment) NewsAvowed is an RPG that aims to respect your time: “I’m getting older, I got a lot of responsibilities, I don’t got time for a 500-hour game”:Which isn’t to say Avowed isn’t going to be a massive quest. In our interview with Obsidian Entertainment, we learned plenty about how the RPG isn’t going deep while also respecting player time. “I will say that I did a full completionist playthrough, and the game is big,” says lead environment artist Dennis Presnell. Learn more from our interviews with the team here, as well as throughout the rest of the Avowed Big Preview! NewsAvowed is an RPG that aims to respect your time: “I’m getting older, I got a lot of responsibilities, I don’t got time for a 500-hour game”:Which isn’t to say Avowed isn’t going to be a massive quest. In our interview with Obsidian Entertainment, we learned plenty about how the RPG isn’t going deep while also respecting player time. “I will say that I did a full completionist playthrough, and the game is big,” says lead environment artist Dennis Presnell. Learn more from our interviews with the team here, as well as throughout the rest of the Avowed Big Preview! NewsAvowed is an RPG that aims to respect your time: “I’m getting older, I got a lot of responsibilities, I don’t got time for a 500-hour game”:Which isn’t to say Avowed isn’t going to be a massive quest. In our interview with Obsidian Entertainment, we learned plenty about how the RPG isn’t going deep while also respecting player time. “I will say that I did a full completionist playthrough, and the game is big,” says lead environment artist Dennis Presnell. Learn more from our interviews with the team here, as well as throughout the rest of the Avowed Big Preview! NewsAvowed is an RPG that aims to respect your time: “I’m getting older, I got a lot of responsibilities, I don’t got time for a 500-hour game”:Which isn’t to say Avowed isn’t going to be a massive quest. In our interview with Obsidian Entertainment, we learned plenty about how the RPG isn’t going deep while also respecting player time. “I will say that I did a full completionist playthrough, and the game is big,” says lead environment artist Dennis Presnell. Learn more from our interviews with the team here, as well as throughout the rest of the Avowed Big Preview! NewsAvowed is an RPG that aims to respect your time: “I’m getting older, I got a lot of responsibilities, I don’t got time for a 500-hour game”:Which isn’t to say Avowed isn’t going to be a massive quest. In our interview with Obsidian Entertainment, we learned plenty about how the RPG isn’t going deep while also respecting player time. “I will say that I did a full completionist playthrough, and the game is big,” says lead environment artist Dennis Presnell. Learn more from our interviews with the team here, as well as throughout the rest of the Avowed Big Preview! News News News Avowed is an RPG that aims to respect your time: “I’m getting older, I got a lot of responsibilities, I don’t got time for a 500-hour game”:Which isn’t to say Avowed isn’t going to be a massive quest. In our interview with Obsidian Entertainment, we learned plenty about how the RPG isn’t going deep while also respecting player time. “I will say that I did a full completionist playthrough, and the game is big,” says lead environment artist Dennis Presnell. Learn more from our interviews with the team here, as well as throughout the rest of the Avowed Big Preview! (Image credit: Obsidian Entertainment) News News News (Image credit: Obsidian Entertainment) NewsAvowed lead isn’t worried about launching between Assassin’s Creed Shadows and Monster Hunter Wilds because you’re never “going to find a window where absolutely nothing is coming out”:Game director Carrie Patel talks to GamesRadar+ about the busy Feburary launch window for Avowed. The Xbox Game Pass exclusive has been a long time coming, but we also want it to have the best shake possible at attracting fans. “We’re very confident that Avowed is going to stand on its own,” says Patel. NewsAvowed lead isn’t worried about launching between Assassin’s Creed Shadows and Monster Hunter Wilds because you’re never “going to find a window where absolutely nothing is coming out”:Game director Carrie Patel talks to GamesRadar+ about the busy Feburary launch window for Avowed. The Xbox Game Pass exclusive has been a long time coming, but we also want it to have the best shake possible at attracting fans. “We’re very confident that Avowed is going to stand on its own,” says Patel. NewsAvowed lead isn’t worried about launching between Assassin’s Creed Shadows and Monster Hunter Wilds because you’re never “going to find a window where absolutely nothing is coming out”:Game director Carrie Patel talks to GamesRadar+ about the busy Feburary launch window for Avowed. The Xbox Game Pass exclusive has been a long time coming, but we also want it to have the best shake possible at attracting fans. “We’re very confident that Avowed is going to stand on its own,” says Patel. NewsAvowed lead isn’t worried about launching between Assassin’s Creed Shadows and Monster Hunter Wilds because you’re never “going to find a window where absolutely nothing is coming out”:Game director Carrie Patel talks to GamesRadar+ about the busy Feburary launch window for Avowed. The Xbox Game Pass exclusive has been a long time coming, but we also want it to have the best shake possible at attracting fans. “We’re very confident that Avowed is going to stand on its own,” says Patel. NewsAvowed lead isn’t worried about launching between Assassin’s Creed Shadows and Monster Hunter Wilds because you’re never “going to find a window where absolutely nothing is coming out”:Game director Carrie Patel talks to GamesRadar+ about the busy Feburary launch window for Avowed. The Xbox Game Pass exclusive has been a long time coming, but we also want it to have the best shake possible at attracting fans. “We’re very confident that Avowed is going to stand on its own,” says Patel. News News News Avowed lead isn’t worried about launching between Assassin’s Creed Shadows and Monster Hunter Wilds because you’re never “going to find a window where absolutely nothing is coming out”:Game director Carrie Patel talks to GamesRadar+ about the busy Feburary launch window for Avowed. The Xbox Game Pass exclusive has been a long time coming, but we also want it to have the best shake possible at attracting fans. “We’re very confident that Avowed is going to stand on its own,” says Patel. NewsAvowed is “an evolution” of Obsidian’s past RPGs, including The Outer Worlds and Fallout: New Vegas.At least, that’s what art director Matt Hansen and lead environmental artist Dennis Presnell tell us. NewsAvowed is “an evolution” of Obsidian’s past RPGs, including The Outer Worlds and Fallout: New Vegas.At least, that’s what art director Matt Hansen and lead environmental artist Dennis Presnell tell us. NewsAvowed is “an evolution” of Obsidian’s past RPGs, including The Outer Worlds and Fallout: New Vegas.At least, that’s what art director Matt Hansen and lead environmental artist Dennis Presnell tell us. NewsAvowed is “an evolution” of Obsidian’s past RPGs, including The Outer Worlds and Fallout: New Vegas.At least, that’s what art director Matt Hansen and lead environmental artist Dennis Presnell tell us. NewsAvowed is “an evolution” of Obsidian’s past RPGs, including The Outer Worlds and Fallout: New Vegas.At least, that’s what art director Matt Hansen and lead environmental artist Dennis Presnell tell us. News News News Avowed is “an evolution” of Obsidian’s past RPGs, including The Outer Worlds and Fallout: New Vegas.At least, that’s what art director Matt Hansen and lead environmental artist Dennis Presnell tell us. Avowed dev with credits on RPGs dating back 25 years says this is the most confident he’s ever been in a game at this point: “I’ve always felt a certain level of dread months before a game shipped.” Avowed dev with credits on RPGs dating back 25 years says this is the most confident he’s ever been in a game at this point: “I’ve always felt a certain level of dread months before a game shipped.” Avowed dev with credits on RPGs dating back 25 years says this is the most confident he’s ever been in a game at this point: “I’ve always felt a certain level of dread months before a game shipped.” Avowed dev with credits on RPGs dating back 25 years says this is the most confident he’s ever been in a game at this point: “I’ve always felt a certain level of dread months before a game shipped.” Avowed dev with credits on RPGs dating back 25 years says this is the most confident he’s ever been in a game at this point: “I’ve always felt a certain level of dread months before a game shipped.” Avowed dev with credits on RPGs dating back 25 years says this is the most confident he’s ever been in a game at this point: “I’ve always felt a certain level of dread months before a game shipped.” Obsidian’s new first-person RPG Avowed channels Baldur’s Gate 3 in one key way: “The core of RPGs that makes them special is missable content,” says environment region director Berto Ritger. Obsidian’s new first-person RPG Avowed channels Baldur’s Gate 3 in one key way: “The core of RPGs that makes them special is missable content,” says environment region director Berto Ritger. Obsidian’s new first-person RPG Avowed channels Baldur’s Gate 3 in one key way: “The core of RPGs that makes them special is missable content,” says environment region director Berto Ritger. Obsidian’s new first-person RPG Avowed channels Baldur’s Gate 3 in one key way: “The core of RPGs that makes them special is missable content,” says environment region director Berto Ritger. Obsidian’s new first-person RPG Avowed channels Baldur’s Gate 3 in one key way: “The core of RPGs that makes them special is missable content,” says environment region director Berto Ritger. Obsidian’s new first-person RPG Avowed channels Baldur’s Gate 3 in one key way: “The core of RPGs that makes them special is missable content,” says environment region director Berto Ritger. Obsidian defends the RPG’s lack of romance in the face of Baldur’s Gate 3’s intense relationships: “I think players will always respond well to a really good character,” says Avowed game director Carrie Patel. Obsidian defends the RPG’s lack of romance in the face of Baldur’s Gate 3’s intense relationships: “I think players will always respond well to a really good character,” says Avowed game director Carrie Patel. Obsidian defends the RPG’s lack of romance in the face of Baldur’s Gate 3’s intense relationships: “I think players will always respond well to a really good character,” says Avowed game director Carrie Patel. Obsidian defends the RPG’s lack of romance in the face of Baldur’s Gate 3’s intense relationships: “I think players will always respond well to a really good character,” says Avowed game director Carrie Patel. Obsidian defends the RPG’s lack of romance in the face of Baldur’s Gate 3’s intense relationships: “I think players will always respond well to a really good character,” says Avowed game director Carrie Patel. Obsidian defends the RPG’s lack of romance in the face of Baldur’s Gate 3’s intense relationships: “I think players will always respond well to a really good character,” says Avowed game director Carrie Patel. Dive Deep Into Avowed (Image credit: Obsidian Entertainment) OpinionAvowed’s party camp feature captures what I love most about RPGs like Mass Effect, Dragon Age, and Baldur’s Gate 3:We talk with game director Carrie Patel about how Avowed is tackling its companion characters and fitting them in with the epic RPG its looking to tell. While already the approach feels distinct from those that have come before, it nevertheless feels like it’s coming to competition with the greats. Give it a read to learn more about the party you’ll be adventuring with come February 2025. OpinionAvowed’s party camp feature captures what I love most about RPGs like Mass Effect, Dragon Age, and Baldur’s Gate 3:We talk with game director Carrie Patel about how Avowed is tackling its companion characters and fitting them in with the epic RPG its looking to tell. While already the approach feels distinct from those that have come before, it nevertheless feels like it’s coming to competition with the greats. Give it a read to learn more about the party you’ll be adventuring with come February 2025. OpinionAvowed’s party camp feature captures what I love most about RPGs like Mass Effect, Dragon Age, and Baldur’s Gate 3:We talk with game director Carrie Patel about how Avowed is tackling its companion characters and fitting them in with the epic RPG its looking to tell. While already the approach feels distinct from those that have come before, it nevertheless feels like it’s coming to competition with the greats. Give it a read to learn more about the party you’ll be adventuring with come February 2025. OpinionAvowed’s party camp feature captures what I love most about RPGs like Mass Effect, Dragon Age, and Baldur’s Gate 3:We talk with game director Carrie Patel about how Avowed is tackling its companion characters and fitting them in with the epic RPG its looking to tell. While already the approach feels distinct from those that have come before, it nevertheless feels like it’s coming to competition with the greats. Give it a read to learn more about the party you’ll be adventuring with come February 2025. OpinionAvowed’s party camp feature captures what I love most about RPGs like Mass Effect, Dragon Age, and Baldur’s Gate 3:We talk with game director Carrie Patel about how Avowed is tackling its companion characters and fitting them in with the epic RPG its looking to tell. While already the approach feels distinct from those that have come before, it nevertheless feels like it’s coming to competition with the greats. Give it a read to learn more about the party you’ll be adventuring with come February 2025. Opinion Opinion Opinion Avowed’s party camp feature captures what I love most about RPGs like Mass Effect, Dragon Age, and Baldur’s Gate 3:We talk with game director Carrie Patel about how Avowed is tackling its companion characters and fitting them in with the epic RPG its looking to tell. While already the approach feels distinct from those that have come before, it nevertheless feels like it’s coming to competition with the greats. Give it a read to learn more about the party you’ll be adventuring with come February 2025. (Image credit: Obsidian Entertainment) Opinion Opinion Opinion Retrospective (Image credit: Bethesda) HistoryThe 10 RPGs that defined Xbox and evolved the genre:With the launch of the original Xbox, Microsoft changed the RPG genre forever. With the likes of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic from BioWare and The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind from Bethesda, the console bridged a gap between hardcore computer RPGs and the couch experience forever. Over the years, what was once two distinct branches of development became intertwined, reshaping not just the RPG space, but bleeding through into just about everything, from other games introducing RPG elements to the way console storefronts themselves are built. Join us as we take a look at the ten games that best defined that shift on Xbox! HistoryThe 10 RPGs that defined Xbox and evolved the genre:With the launch of the original Xbox, Microsoft changed the RPG genre forever. With the likes of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic from BioWare and The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind from Bethesda, the console bridged a gap between hardcore computer RPGs and the couch experience forever. Over the years, what was once two distinct branches of development became intertwined, reshaping not just the RPG space, but bleeding through into just about everything, from other games introducing RPG elements to the way console storefronts themselves are built. Join us as we take a look at the ten games that best defined that shift on Xbox! HistoryThe 10 RPGs that defined Xbox and evolved the genre:With the launch of the original Xbox, Microsoft changed the RPG genre forever. With the likes of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic from BioWare and The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind from Bethesda, the console bridged a gap between hardcore computer RPGs and the couch experience forever. Over the years, what was once two distinct branches of development became intertwined, reshaping not just the RPG space, but bleeding through into just about everything, from other games introducing RPG elements to the way console storefronts themselves are built. Join us as we take a look at the ten games that best defined that shift on Xbox! HistoryThe 10 RPGs that defined Xbox and evolved the genre:With the launch of the original Xbox, Microsoft changed the RPG genre forever. With the likes of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic from BioWare and The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind from Bethesda, the console bridged a gap between hardcore computer RPGs and the couch experience forever. Over the years, what was once two distinct branches of development became intertwined, reshaping not just the RPG space, but bleeding through into just about everything, from other games introducing RPG elements to the way console storefronts themselves are built. Join us as we take a look at the ten games that best defined that shift on Xbox! HistoryThe 10 RPGs that defined Xbox and evolved the genre:With the launch of the original Xbox, Microsoft changed the RPG genre forever. With the likes of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic from BioWare and The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind from Bethesda, the console bridged a gap between hardcore computer RPGs and the couch experience forever. Over the years, what was once two distinct branches of development became intertwined, reshaping not just the RPG space, but bleeding through into just about everything, from other games introducing RPG elements to the way console storefronts themselves are built. Join us as we take a look at the ten games that best defined that shift on Xbox! History History History The 10 RPGs that defined Xbox and evolved the genre:With the launch of the original Xbox, Microsoft changed the RPG genre forever. With the likes of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic from BioWare and The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind from Bethesda, the console bridged a gap between hardcore computer RPGs and the couch experience forever. Over the years, what was once two distinct branches of development became intertwined, reshaping not just the RPG space, but bleeding through into just about everything, from other games introducing RPG elements to the way console storefronts themselves are built. Join us as we take a look at the ten games that best defined that shift on Xbox! Your Guide to Avowed (Image credit: Obsidian Entertainment) ExplainerAvowed guide:Read everything within the tomes of our Avowed Big Preview? Don’t think that’s where your quest has to end! There’s still plenty more to learn, and thanks to the game’s imminent 18 February, 2025 release date we already know a lot more about the game. In particular how it connects into the Pillars of Eternity world of Eora, how Avowed’s mix-and-match combat system works, what to expect from character customization and your party of companions, and much more! ExplainerAvowed guide:Read everything within the tomes of our Avowed Big Preview? Don’t think that’s where your quest has to end! There’s still plenty more to learn, and thanks to the game’s imminent 18 February, 2025 release date we already know a lot more about the game. In particular how it connects into the Pillars of Eternity world of Eora, how Avowed’s mix-and-match combat system works, what to expect from character customization and your party of companions, and much more! ExplainerAvowed guide:Read everything within the tomes of our Avowed Big Preview? Don’t think that’s where your quest has to end! There’s still plenty more to learn, and thanks to the game’s imminent 18 February, 2025 release date we already know a lot more about the game. In particular how it connects into the Pillars of Eternity world of Eora, how Avowed’s mix-and-match combat system works, what to expect from character customization and your party of companions, and much more! ExplainerAvowed guide:Read everything within the tomes of our Avowed Big Preview? Don’t think that’s where your quest has to end! There’s still plenty more to learn, and thanks to the game’s imminent 18 February, 2025 release date we already know a lot more about the game. In particular how it connects into the Pillars of Eternity world of Eora, how Avowed’s mix-and-match combat system works, what to expect from character customization and your party of companions, and much more! ExplainerAvowed guide:Read everything within the tomes of our Avowed Big Preview? Don’t think that’s where your quest has to end! There’s still plenty more to learn, and thanks to the game’s imminent 18 February, 2025 release date we already know a lot more about the game. In particular how it connects into the Pillars of Eternity world of Eora, how Avowed’s mix-and-match combat system works, what to expect from character customization and your party of companions, and much more! Explainer Explainer Explainer Avowed guide:Read everything within the tomes of our Avowed Big Preview? Don’t think that’s where your quest has to end! There’s still plenty more to learn, and thanks to the game’s imminent 18 February, 2025 release date we already know a lot more about the game. In particular how it connects into the Pillars of Eternity world of Eora, how Avowed’s mix-and-match combat system works, what to expect from character customization and your party of companions, and much more! (Image credit: Obsidian Entertainment) GuideAvowed backgrounds, attributes and builds: Obsidian Entertainment is known for building complex RPGs which empower you to create really unique characters. Looking at the backgrounds and abilities coming to the studio’s new fantasy-RPG, it’s clear that expression is a core factor of the experience. Get a head start on your build planning with our guide to Avowed’s core combat.View Deal GuideAvowed backgrounds, attributes and builds: Obsidian Entertainment is known for building complex RPGs which empower you to create really unique characters. Looking at the backgrounds and abilities coming to the studio’s new fantasy-RPG, it’s clear that expression is a core factor of the experience. Get a head start on your build planning with our guide to Avowed’s core combat.View Deal GuideAvowed backgrounds, attributes and builds: Obsidian Entertainment is known for building complex RPGs which empower you to create really unique characters. Looking at the backgrounds and abilities coming to the studio’s new fantasy-RPG, it’s clear that expression is a core factor of the experience. Get a head start on your build planning with our guide to Avowed’s core combat.View Deal GuideAvowed backgrounds, attributes and builds: Obsidian Entertainment is known for building complex RPGs which empower you to create really unique characters. Looking at the backgrounds and abilities coming to the studio’s new fantasy-RPG, it’s clear that expression is a core factor of the experience. Get a head start on your build planning with our guide to Avowed’s core combat. GuideAvowed backgrounds, attributes and builds: Obsidian Entertainment is known for building complex RPGs which empower you to create really unique characters. Looking at the backgrounds and abilities coming to the studio’s new fantasy-RPG, it’s clear that expression is a core factor of the experience. Get a head start on your build planning with our guide to Avowed’s core combat. Guide Guide Guide Avowed backgrounds, attributes and builds: Obsidian Entertainment is known for building complex RPGs which empower you to create really unique characters. Looking at the backgrounds and abilities coming to the studio’s new fantasy-RPG, it’s clear that expression is a core factor of the experience. Get a head start on your build planning with our guide to Avowed’s core combat. View Deal View Deal View Deal Thank you for reading our Big Preview on Avowed, our deep-dive into one of the most-anticipated RPGs of 2025. Be sure to stick with GamesRadar+ in the months ahead as we cover the game ahead of its release on February 18, 2025. 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