Finally, some more news on Avowed, Obsidian's Xbox-exclusive RPG

Date:
Wed, 13 Oct 2021 09:38:34 +0000

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Dual-wielding weapons and a surprisingly colorful world await in Avowed.

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The wait for details on Bethesdas Elder Scrolls 6 drags on eternally, but today we at least have some news on Avowed , Microsofts other Xbox-exclusive RPG.

In a report courtesy of our friends over at Windows Central , there are finally something to share on Obsidians first-person fantasy role playing
game and it sounds like particularly good news for fans of the developers
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Speaking with "trusted and proven sources familiar with Microsoft's plans", the report details the games combat styles, artistic aesthetics, and links to other games in Obsidians back catalogue. Its more than weve officially gotten from Microsoft, which has so far treated us to only a pre-rendered CGI trailer, and that was more than a year ago.

Heading towards a playable alpha state, the game is said to be working on an engine similar to that of Obsidians The Outer Worlds game, and features action-oriented first-person combat and deep RPG exploration and narrative systems. Combat, art and fiery fire flames

As per Skyrim, the game will feature two-handed fighting systems, letting players dual wield different categories of weapons and spells in keeping with its fantasy setting. However, Avowed will stick more closely to a class-based system than Skyrims free-flowing mix and match of skills, weapons and abilities.

Warriors will specialize in physical attacks like shield bashes, while spell casters will be able to wield a wider array of spells than other classes. Theres also the suggestion that early guns like muskets will appear.

Set in the same universe as Obsidians Pillars of Eternity games, Avowed is said to be (so far at least) surprisingly colorful, given the fact its
initial trailer suggested an almost horror-like, gloomy tone. From giant flowers to sun-kissed temples and glowing mushrooms, it leans into the fantastical more readily than Bethesdas games do, according to the report.

While the nature of its "open" world remains unclear the report makes it
seem more likely that hub areas will connect different locations rather than wide open expanses of game world the destructibility of environments sounds very interactive. Fire spells can be used to clear debris, spreading around ignitable materials, while swimming (a capability not in The Outer Worlds) features too.

Avowed sounds like its coming along nicely then, and by all accounts could make a gameplay appearance before the end of the year if not by next summers E3 conference. As a first-party Xbox Studio, itll be another straight-to-Game-Pass-title too, meaning subscribers wont have to spend an extra penny to give it a go. Check out the best Black Friday gaming deals while you wait for Avowed



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Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/news/finally-some-more-news-on-avowed-obsidians-xbox -exclusive-rpg/


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