Avowed: Release date, pre-order, trailers and latest news

It's set in the Living Lands, the world of Eora (yep, it's in the same universe as Pillars of Eternity). You will look to stop the spread of a mysterious plague.

Excited? Here's everything you need to know about the Avowed release date and what to expect from Obsidian's new RPG. You'll find info on where to pre-order and a trailer to watch below, too.

Avowed release date

The Avowed release date is 18th February 2025, Obsidian has confirmed.

If you pre-order the Premium Edition of the game (digital or physical), you can play from 13th February 2025.

Which consoles and platforms can play Avowed?

Avowed will be available to play on Xbox Series X/S and Microsoft Windows (PC).

As developer Obsidian Entertainment is owned by Microsoft, Avowed is an Xbox console exclusive, and will not come to PlayStation or Nintendo platforms.

It will not arrive on Xbox One, either, with the game built for current-gen platforms only.

Is Avowed on Xbox Game Pass?

Yes, Avowed will launch on Xbox Game Pass.

While the game will still be released physically and digitally, Xbox Game Pass subscribers can play Avowed the second it launches for as little as £6.99 a month.

Can I pre-order Avowed?

Avowed is available to pre-order at GAME.

You can only pre-order the Premium Edition of the game if you're after a physical copy, which doesn't include a disc and instead gives you a digital download code.

The Premium Edition does come with the following:

• Base Game Digital Code
• Up to five days Early Access (13th February)
  
• Two Premium Skin Packs
• Access to Digital Artbook & Soundtrack
• Avowed Steelbook
• Map of the Living Lands

You can pre-order a digital copy of the game on CDKeys.

Of course, if you have Xbox Game Pass, you won't need to pre-order.

Avowed story news

Set in the Living Lands, a part of the world of Eora, Avowed sees players take control of an envoy of Aedyr as they are sent to investigate a mysterious plague that is being spread.

The Living Lands is full of dangers, with the aim being to save the island and your soul before these threats tear the place apart.

Avowed takes place in the same universe as Pillars of Eternity (also from Obsidian). Whether these two games will cross over in some way is yet to be seen. We imagine an Easter egg or two at the very least.

Avowed gameplay news

Avowed is an action fantasy role-playing game that looks to take inspiration from The Elder Scrolls.

A "flexible combat system" was developed specifically for Avowed, which allows players to quickly swap from spellcasting and sharpshooting to melee combat.

Customisable loadouts such as sword and shield, dual-wield pistols and dual-wield wands were some of the examples shown off.

All battles can be combined with different weapons, attacks and abilities for tactical advantages, with a wide variety of enemies said to feature.

"It's colourful, it's vibrant, it's strange. It's one of the most incredible settings in the world of Eora," said Obsidian game director Carrie Patel, as part of the Xbox Developer Direct in January 2024.

"When it comes to encounters, our combat brings the best of the moment-to-moment fun that comes with action-orientated gameplay and the depth and breadth of choice that you get with an RPG."

Is there an Avowed trailer?

Yes, there have been a good number of Avowed trailers by this point.

We've included the Story Trailer below, though, which offers a great overview of what to expect from the RPG:

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