Avowedis an upcoming fantasy RPG byThe Outer WorldsandFallout: New Vegasdeveloper Obsidian Entertainment. Set in the sameuniverse as the developer’sPillars of Eternitygames,Avowedwill see players set foot in the world of Eora and see it from a perspective they never have before, as eachPillars of Eternitygame is played from a top-down perspective, whereasAvowedwill be in first-person. Fueled by the success ofFallout: New VegasandThe Outer Worlds,Avowedis one of 2024’s most anticipated video games, despite garnering some divided reception during January’s Xbox Developer Direct.
Currently, Obsidian has only confirmed thatAvowedwill be launching this fall, which means it could be released anywhere between the end of September to the end of December. That being said, rumors suggest a more definitive release date for the game, and these rumors are backed up by some of the gaming industry’s other anticipated titles also launching in the fall. As it turns out, this rumored release date makes a lot of sense, given Obsidian’s fall release history and the gamesAvowedwill be competing with this year.
Avowed’s Rumored Release Date Seems to Line Up With Obsidian’s History
Obsidian’s Fall Releases Generally Happen in October or November
As most developers do, Obsidian generally releases its games in either the spring or fall seasons. Most ofObsidian’s more popular releases, likeFallout: New VegasandThe Outer Worlds, were given fall release dates, which may bode well forAvowed. Still,Avowed’s success will ultimately depend on its quality and reception, although it’s nearly essential that it is released at the appropriate time to avoid too much competition with any other games that may be released around the same time.
Almost every one of Obisidan’s fall releases has happened in October, so one might expectAvowedto be released in October as well. That being said, bothNeverwinter Nights 2andThe Outer Worldswere released at the tail end of October, just days shy of November. This means that Obsidian’s preferred fall release window is typically between late October and early November. In light of that,Avowed’s rumored release datemakes a lot of sense.
Avowed Is Rumored to Be Released in November 2024
While most of Obisidan’s past releases have happened in October, that seems unlikely to happen forAvowedthis year due to other releases happening during that time.According to a report by The Verge, Bethesda is targeting a September release date forStarfield’s Shattered Space DLC and Activision plans to launch the nextCall of Dutytitle in late October.
If that turns out to be true, Obsidian will likely be waiting until at least November to launchAvowedto avoid being overshadowed by other big releases. As such,Avowedis likely looking at an early November release, possibly around November 7 or November 14.
Whether this rumored release date is true likely won’t be revealed until the nextXbox games showcase, which will take place on June 9. AsAvowedis expected to make an official show of itself at the showcase, its exact release date will also more than likely be disclosed. However, for now, the only information there is to go on is the rumor thatAvowedwill launch this fall.
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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?
