Eternity Avowed - Obsidian's first person action-RPG in the Pillars of Eternity setting - coming February 18th

[ColonelMace]

It's not "unfair" to have multiple enemies attacking at once

When was this ever a problem in an RPG?
Was it a problem in BG or Fallouts? No. Might and Magic? No. Bethesda? No. Any FPS ever made? No.
Was it ever a problem, in any game? wtf

Even popamole games pop multiple moles at once, my god

designers from Ubisoft who explained that a good AI

Ubisoft lol, wtf does ubisoft know about good AI. Next let's listen to a tranny podcast about how to be a real man

No this concern is not legitimate at all, it's complete bullshit made up by retards

These are pretty much my points, yes.

 

[Inec0rn]

Well they going after the Beth and game journo audience right? that means as little possible challenge and brain work possible, can't have stats, can't need math, can't have difficult encounters, everyone must be a winner.

 

[Roguey]

Was it ever a problem, in any game? wtf

I posted articles where game devs talked about how this was a problem and the various ways they solved it.

Like here's Ninja Gaiden Black, one of the hardest, most well-made hack-and-slashers

Look at how the enemies behave, and how the expert player deliberately positions the camera so that only one enemy at a time is visible so the others don't attack him from off-camera.

And way back in 2011 Josh Sawyer did a talk where he specifically said mass market action RPGs should not be as hardcore as Ninja Gaiden.

 

[Infinitron]

 

[Infinitron]

https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2290307324

 

[Infinitron]

Premium Edition pre-order slop: https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/11/14/avowed-release-date-pre-order/

Also five day Early Access.

Avowed Arrives February 18 – Pre-order the Premium Edition to Start Your Adventure Early​

• Avowed, Obsidian Entertainment’s upcoming fantasy RPG, launches on February 18, 2025, with pre-orders beginning today for Xbox Series X|S, the Xbox app on Windows, Battle.net, and Steam, or play it on day one with Game Pass.
• The Premium Edition offers up to five days early access, two premium skin packs, and access to the Avowed Digital Artbook & Soundtrack.
• Customize your experience with various accessibility options, including a third-person view, remappable controls, and adjustable text sizes.

We’re just a few months away from the launch of Obsidian Entertainment’s first-person fantasy RPG, Avowed, and everyone at the studio couldn’t be more thrilled to invite players to experience the mystery and allure of the Living Lands.

Arriving on February 18, 2025, Avowed brings you to a previously unseen region from the unforgettable world of Eora, first introduced in the award-winning Pillars of Eternity. In your role as envoy, alongside your companions, you’ll uncover hidden truths and navigate delicate situations, where every choice shapes the fate of the land and the people living here.

Eager to start your adventure early? Great news—pre-order the Avowed Premium Edition on Xbox Series X|S, the Xbox app on Windows, Battle.net, or Steam, and you’ll get up to five days early access starting on February 13. To explore and try new ways to meet players where they are, Avowed will also be made available for pre-order and purchase on Battle.net, Blizzard’s PC platform.

In addition, players with a Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass membership will be able to play Avowed on Battle.net by linking their Xbox and Battle.net accounts. Whether you’re playing on Xbox Series X|S, the Xbox app on Windows, Battle.net, Steam, cloud, or on day one with Xbox Game Pass, get ready to dive into a world where you play your way.

Choose Your Edition​

Avowed offers two digital editions and one physical edition:

• Avowed Digital Standard Edition– $69.99 (or play it on day one with Xbox Game Pass)
  • Base Game

• Avowed Digital Premium Edition– $89.99
  • Base Game
  • Up to five days Early Access
  • Two Premium Skin Packs
  • Access to Digital Artbook & Soundtrack

• Avowed Premium Edition SteelBook– $94.99
  • Base Game Digital Code
  • Up to five days Early Access
  • Two Premium Skin Packs
  • Access to Digital Artbook & Soundtrack
  • Avowed SteelBook
  • Map of the Living Lands

If you purchase the Standard Edition or are playing with Xbox Game Pass and then later decide you want the Premium Edition, you can upgrade at any time for $24.99. You’ll receive all the digital extra content, including up to five days early access and digital bonuses.

Behind-the-Scenes with the Digital Artbook & Soundtrack​

One of the highlights of the Premium Edition is the Avowed Digital Artbook & Soundtrack, where you’ll be able to dive deeper into the world of Avowed with behind-the-scenes artwork from the team and music by composer Venus Theory. These extras are perfect for fans of the Pillars of Eternity franchise and newcomers looking to fully immerse themselves in the lore and soundscapes of the Living Lands.

Exclusive Skins for You and Your Companions​

The Premium Edition includes two cosmetic skin packs: the Eora Collection Set and the Obsidian Collection Set. Each pack includes five skins—one for each of the game’s four companions and one for your player character.

• Eora Collection Set: Inspired by beloved characters and regions from Pillars of Eternity, a perfect throwback to the original games.
• Obsidian Collection Set: Sleek, black outfits that bring a stylish look to your companions, inspired by our very own studio.

Accessibility Features for All Players​

Avowed offers a variety of accessibility features to make the game enjoyable for all players. In addition, a third-person mode option is available through the accessibility menu, which helps those who may need it to enjoy the game from a different perspective, enhancing both comfort and gameplay. Some key accessibility options include:

• UI & Camera: Customize field of view, disable camera shake, toggle head bobbing, adjust camera sway.
• Text & Subtitles: Adjust UI text size, subtitle text size, and subtitle background opacity for optimal readability.
• Controls: Fully remappable controls with adjustable sensitivity for all analog inputs, enhancing gameplay comfort.
• Languages: While all voice acting will be in English, at launch Avowed will be localized in 12 languages, including French, Italian, German, Spanish (Spain and Mexico), Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Korean, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese.

Minimum PC Specs​

To play Avowed on PC, make sure your setup meets the following minimum requirements:

• CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 / Intel i5-8400
• GPU: AMD RX 5700 / Nvidia GTX 1070 / Intel Arc A580
• Memory:16GB
• Storage: SSD required (75GB install size)
• DirectX: Version 12

Pre-order Now and Secure Your Early Access​

Pre-orders for Avowed are open from today on Xbox Series X|S, the Xbox app on Windows, Battle.net, and Steam. Embark on a thrilling adventure filled with memorable companions, dangerous enemies and situations, and choices that shape the world around you. By pre-ordering the Premium Edition, you’ll be among the first to explore the Living Lands with up to five days early access, starting on February 13.

The countdown to February is on—are you ready to uncover the secrets of Eora? We can’t wait to see where your journey takes you!

 

[jackofshadows]

After spending plenty of time in Veilguard thread, suddenly this game does look so much better. Thanks, BioWare!

 

[Heroic Liberator]

I'm curious to see how janky the final product will be.

 

[Butter]

Lmao forgot this game even exists. Still not buying it though. Good try Infinitron.

 

[frajaq]

Avowed bros we are so back

 

[Turisas]

Kingdom Come II will fuck this popamole up.

 

[Heroic Liberator]

KCD2 might filter a lot of people tbh.

 

[scytheavatar]

KCD2 might filter a lot of people tbh.

KCD1 sold 8 million copies, I think Obsidian will be lucky if Avowed can sell 800k copies.

 

[Havoc]

I wonder how they will "balance" the game this time. How about a stamina bar for using WASD?

 

[Nelka]

Not for this price and scummy 5-days early access bullshit. Don't "but it's on gamepass!!!!" me.

 

[Roguey]

$70, what the fuck? Weren't they going on and on about how this was an AA game, not AAA, small team, try to understand? You can't say that and then charge AAA-prices. Tsk.

 

[Heroic Liberator]

$70, what the fuck? Weren't they going on and on about how this was an AA game, not AAA, small team, try to understand? You can't say that and then charge AAA-prices. Tsk.

Fancy soy lattes are expensive. Devs need their daily sips.

 

[Tyranicon]

KCD2 might filter a lot of people tbh.

The game's difficulty and niche-ness is overblown imo. It's first-person RPG hack and slash with no/few modern activist elements and very good graphics. If it's not garbage or plagued with technical problems, it'll sell like hotcakes, probably better than the first one.

All you have to do is train with the combat a little and memorize the save potion formula (or download a mod). Is savior schnapps even coming back?

 

[Morgoth]

Avowed can now also be pre-ordered on Battle.net.

Are they prepping to fold Obsidian into Blizzard?

 

[Roguey]

I checked the Steam forums and saw a lot of Euros balking. Checked the regional pricing and



Obsidian employees have mentioned in the past that their games have done better in Europe than in America, but no way that's happening this time. Does Microsoft want this to fail? This is seriously a massive fuck-up.

Charging 349,00zł when Cyberpunk at most is 199,00zł You STUPID mother fuckers.

 

[countrydoctor]

The whole marketing campaign for this game was about the things it won't have. Looks like a good release date is among them, too.

 

[Gandalf]

Wiat, what? 350 zł? Is the game really worth the price of a 70 breads?

 

[Ibn Sina]

A good game to pirate.

 

[Tyranicon]

Obsidian, looking at what happened to BioWare and Failguard.

 

[sebas]

See you in the pre-release thread bois, this is gonna be another exceptional comedy.