Avowed is set in Eora, an original fantasy setting created by developer Obsidian Entertainment in the Pillars of Eternity duology.

There's much to cover on the lore of Pillars of Eternity and how much you need to know before jumping into Avowed.

Make no mistake, the game does not reinvent the wheel. Quite apart from being set in the universe of Pillars of Eternity, ...

Avowed” isn’t Obsidian’s perfect RPG, but Xbox’s first big exclusive of the year is a surprisingly nice combat and ...

Combat is a lot less clunkier than The Elder Scrolls, and during fights against tougher enemies, it's very pleasing to ...

Exploration also feels great, with fun traversal and plenty of secrets.

Welcome to IGN’s Guide and Walkthrough for Avowed. This game begins with a brief overview of the world, which is shared with ...

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Avowed is a new Xbox exclusive from the storied Obsidian, a fantasy adventure that is a worthwhile investment, even if it ...

Obsidian adopted the rule of cool with Avowed, a gorgeous RPG that puts you at the centre of its politically charged story.

Now, in early 2025, I'm here to say that, sadly, they were right: I'm compelled to point out right off the bat that Avowed is ...

Avowed is the latest game from the RPG masters at Obsidian Entertainment, the Microsoft-owned studio behind hits like The Outer Worlds, Pentiment and Pillars of Eternity. The team has once again ...