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| − | '''''{{Pagename nd}}''''' is an upcoming first-person fantasy role-playing video game developed by [[wikipedia:Obsidian Entertainment|Obsidian Entertainment]] and published by [[wikipedia:Xbox Game Studios|Xbox Game Studios]]. It was revealed at the Xbox Games Showcase on July 24, 2020<ref name="twitter-reveal"/><ref name="xgs-news"/><ref name="xgs-news-obsidian/>, and is set to be released on Xbox Series X, Xbox Game Pass, and |
+ | '''''{{Pagename nd}}''''' is an upcoming first-person fantasy role-playing video game developed by [[wikipedia:Obsidian Entertainment|Obsidian Entertainment]] and published by [[wikipedia:Xbox Game Studios|Xbox Game Studios]]. It was revealed at the Xbox Games Showcase on July 24, 2020<ref name="twitter-reveal"/><ref name="xgs-news"/><ref name="xgs-news-obsidian/>, and is set to be released on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox Game Pass, and Microsoft Windows.<ref name="xbox-games"/> |
Set in the world of [[Eora]], it is a [[wikipedia:spin-off|spin-off]] of the {{poe1}} series. |
Set in the world of [[Eora]], it is a [[wikipedia:spin-off|spin-off]] of the {{poe1}} series. |
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==Setting== |
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''Avowed'' takes place in the fantasy world of [[Eora]]. It is rumored to be set in the northwestern continent of [[Aedyr]], or the far northern continent of [[The Living Lands]]. |
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| − | Obsidian posted a number of job listings<ref name="jobs"/>in late September 2019, seeking applicants for range of roles including artists, programmers, and game designers. Some of the listings mention "combat with an emphasis on an exceptional first-person melee experience", "combat actions utilizing both first and third person animations", "branching dialogue", "conversations and cut scenes", and "day/night cycles"<ref name="jobs-news"/>. Several jobs mentioned "experience with Unreal Engine" as a requirement. Development on Obsidian's [https:// |
+ | Obsidian posted a number of job listings<ref name="jobs"/> in late September 2019, seeking applicants for range of roles including artists, programmers, and game designers. Some of the listings mention "combat with an emphasis on an exceptional first-person melee experience", "combat actions utilizing both first and third person animations", "branching dialogue", "conversations and cut scenes", and "day/night cycles"<ref name="jobs-news"/>. Several jobs mentioned "experience with Unreal Engine" as a requirement. Development on Obsidian's ''[https://outerworlds.obsidian.net/en The Outer Worlds]'', another first-person title was wrapping up before its release in October 2019, suggesting work was ramping on a new title at this time. |
| − | After the reveal trailer for ''Avowed'' was released, [[Josh Sawyer]] - the lead designer for {{poe1}} and {{poe2}} - said that he would not be involved in its development<ref name="jesawyer-no"/>, though he said he would be giving advisory feedback on the project as the studio's design director.<ref>[https://jesawyer.tumblr.com/post/625557497260998656/do-you-have-any-involvement-on-avowed-i-was |
+ | After the reveal trailer for ''Avowed'' was released, [[Josh Sawyer]] - the lead designer for {{poe1}} and {{poe2}} - said that he would not be involved in its development<ref name="jesawyer-no"/>, though he said he would be giving advisory feedback on the project as the studio's design director.<ref>[https://jesawyer.tumblr.com/post/625557497260998656/do-you-have-any-involvement-on-avowed-i-was Frog Helms Fan Club — Do you have any involvement on Avowed? I was...]</ref><ref>[https://jesawyer.tumblr.com/post/624461088153600000/im-sure-everyone-is-dying-to-know-could-you-tell Frog Helms Fan Club — I'm sure everyone is dying to know; could you tell...]</ref><ref>[https://jesawyer.tumblr.com/post/669767185001054208/hi-josh-im-a-big-fan-of-poe-i-and-poe-ii-i-was Frog Helms Fan Club — Hi Josh, I'm a big fan of PoE I and PoE II, I was...]</ref> |
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* [https://avowed.obsidian.net/ Official website] |
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Revision as of 08:41, 10 December 2021
- This article or section is based on pre-release information about upcoming content. The covered facts may change, when the content is released.
- Additionally it may contain significant plot details about earlier games.
Avowed is an upcoming first-person fantasy role-playing video game developed by Obsidian Entertainment and published by Xbox Game Studios. It was revealed at the Xbox Games Showcase on July 24, 2020[1][2][3], and is set to be released on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox Game Pass, and Microsoft Windows.[4]
Set in the world of Eora, it is a spin-off of the Pillars of Eternity series.
Setting
Avowed takes place in the fantasy world of Eora. It is rumored to be set in the northwestern continent of Aedyr, or the far northern continent of The Living Lands.
The deity Woedica (the Exiled Queen, the Oathbinder) is prominently featured, being one of the most commonly worshiped gods in the Aedyr Empire. Effigies to Galawain, the patron of the hunt and the wilderness are also shown in the trailer, and Aedyran symbols are used throughout.
Gameplay
The game has "role-playing" elements, and uses a first-person perspective with a focus on real-time combat using both traditional melee weapons and casted magical spells.
Development
Obsidian posted a number of job listings[5] in late September 2019, seeking applicants for range of roles including artists, programmers, and game designers. Some of the listings mention "combat with an emphasis on an exceptional first-person melee experience", "combat actions utilizing both first and third person animations", "branching dialogue", "conversations and cut scenes", and "day/night cycles"[6]. Several jobs mentioned "experience with Unreal Engine" as a requirement. Development on Obsidian's The Outer Worlds, another first-person title was wrapping up before its release in October 2019, suggesting work was ramping on a new title at this time.
After the reveal trailer for Avowed was released, Josh Sawyer - the lead designer for Pillars of Eternity and Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire - said that he would not be involved in its development[7], though he said he would be giving advisory feedback on the project as the studio's design director.[8][9][10]
Avowed is Obsidian's third foray into first-person gameplay using their own setting, following The Outer Worlds and Grounded.
The game is still in full production, with no officially announced release window.
Videos
Notable points
- 0:14 Symbols to Woedica.
- 0:25 Statue of Galawain.
- 0:52 Aedyran symbols on sword, spelling "OATHBINDER" from top to bottom on left, and the reverse on the right, a reference to the deity Woedica, sometimes referred to as "the Oathbinder".
External links
References
- ↑ Obsidian Entertainment [@obsidian] (July 24, 2020) "Avowed Obsidian Entertainment's next epic, first-person RPG set in the fantasy world of Eora." (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ↑ "Introducing the Largest, Most Creatively Diverse Games Lineup in Console History, Led by Halo Infinite" - Xbox Wire
- ↑ Obsidian Announces Two Titles and Preps Release of a Third at Xbox Games Showcase - Xbox Wire
- ↑ Avowed | Xbox
- ↑ Job listing Obsidian Entertainment - LinkedIn (Current)
- ↑ Obsidian are hiring staff for their "next world class RPG" - PC Gamer (September 23, 2019)
- ↑ Josh Sawyer [@jesawyer] (July 24, 2020) "No, sorry." (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ↑ Frog Helms Fan Club — Do you have any involvement on Avowed? I was...
- ↑ Frog Helms Fan Club — I'm sure everyone is dying to know; could you tell...
- ↑ Frog Helms Fan Club — Hi Josh, I'm a big fan of PoE I and PoE II, I was...