First announced last year at the Xbox Games Showcase,Avowedis a first-person action RPG that is part of thePillars of Eternityuniverse. Though there hasn’t been much coverage on the game lately, new details on this Microsoft exclusive have surfaced around multiple classes and a two-handed combat system like the one found inSkyrim.
Developer Obsidian is no stranger to RPGs, with titles likeFallout New Vegas,Dungeon Siege 3, andThe Outer Worldsin its roster. The team has boastedAvowedwill be an “epic, triple-A” title with plenty of quests and exploration to keep gamers busy. The story takes place inEora, a medieval fantasy settingwith continents, magic, islands, and mysterious creatures. Fans of thePillars of Eternitygames may have noticed the banners embellished with the crown that signifying thegoddess of justice and law, Woedicaat the beginning of the announcement trailer. Towards the end of the trailer, many also noticed a character dual-wielding magic and a glowing sword etched with runes. Recent news confirms that this will be a mechanic in the highly anticipated game.
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As the team at Obsidian get closer to a playable alpha, news on the progress of the game is getting out. According to Windows Central’s sources, players will have options when it comes to equipping weapons and selecting a class. Options include possible classes that would wield two-handed weapons or magic or a combination of magic and a weapon. No actual classes have been revealed at this time, but fans ofPillars of Eternitywill find many elements familiar such as spells, weapons, and monsters. It was noted that there will be warrior, rogue, and caster class systems, but this has not been elaborated on yet.
Much likeThe Outer Worldscould be considered Obsidian’s take onFallout,Avowedis showing to be much like its take on theElder Scrollsseries, though with noticeable differences. The dual-wield combat system will be familiar toSkyrimplayers, but Windows Central sources say the mechanics will have their own distinctions.
The color schemes and general lighting ofAvowedare said to be much closer toThe Outer Worldsversus games likeOblivionorSkyrim. Unlike the dark trailer forAvowed, there is speculation the game will feature radiant caves, luminant forests with lush vegetation, and tombs swarming with monsters. This would be closer to the brightness ofThe Outer Worldsgames instead of the dark tones often seen inElder Scrolls. The game is said to be based on a similar but enhanced version of the engine that was used withThe Outer World, which could hint atAvowedpossibly having brighter sceneryfrom the lighting engine.
In addition to the classes and dual wielding,Avowedwill feature an interactive environment. This includes swimming, destroying elements of the environment, and using torches or fire spells to unlock blocked areas. However, fans will have to wait until Obsidian releases more information to confirm these details. As of right now, much is left for players to speculate as progress is made on just one of themany upcoming Xbox exclusive RPG titles.
Avowedis in development for PC and Xbox Series X.
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