

Freeze an enemy in their place then smash them with your axe. Mix and match swords, spells, guns, and shields to make quick work of enemies. Explore an island home to many different environments and landscapes, each with their own unique ecosystem.įace the many dangerous creatures inhabiting the Living Lands in any way you desire. The Living Lands is a place that feels foreign at all times yet somewhat intrinsic to you as it feels the island itself is calling out to you for help. The island itself is full of mysteries and secrets, danger and adventure, and choices and consequences. Can you save the island and your soul from the forces threatening to tear them asunder?Īs an envoy of the kingdom of Aedyr, you are sent to the far-off island known as the Living Lands to investigate rumors of a spreading plague. You discover a personal connection to the land itself and an ancient secret that threatens to destroy everything. You are the envoy of Aedyr, a distant land, sent to investigate rumors of a spreading plague.


Hopefully, this means once released it will take full advantage of the next-gen hardware, and wow fans who have been waiting for another Obsidian RPG.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 RPG from the award-winning team at Obsidian Entertainment. Related: All 27 Games Revealed In Microsoft's Xbox Series X ShowcaseĪvowed was revealed along many other Microsoft titles releasing for Xbox platforms, but unlike a few other titles like Halo: Infinite, it will be releasing exclusively for the Xbox Series X and PC.

Several critics felt Pillars of Eternity was one of the best isometric titles in years, however, the sequel Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire was met with lackluster sales, so it's no surprise that Obsidian is taking a different approach with the series. The gameplay in Avowed is likely to be vastly different compared to the other games in the series, mixing in a bit more action compared to slow-paced tactics. Pillars of Eternity is actually an isometric RPG similar to Diablo, meaning that the camera angle is over-the-top and players see can see a large portion of the map around their characters. Avowed is a massive departure from the series it's based on.
