
So far, it appears Microsoft is buying many companies known for their strong RPGs, with Bethesda purchased as part of the acquisition of Zenimax Media Inc. Microsoft has been buying up game developers left and right in what many see as a likely attempt to compete with equally coveted exclusives with Sony. Avowed’s challenges are not just technical, however. It’s unclear how Obsidian would handle the stark physical differences like height that exist between the races of Pillars of Eternity in a first-person game, but without different playable races, the game also risks being less appealing to players who want flexible roleplaying experiences and the game to have strong replay value. See also GREEK Season Four Premiere ReviewĪvowed’s playable races have yet to be confirmed, but if they are the same as Pillars of Eternity, they could also face Obsidian with some big challenges. This would fit with the descriptions of the Living Lands seen in previous games, as a “lawless land where communities band together, fall apart, and fight petty wars with each other constantly.”
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If these features are pursued to their full potential, this could mean some survival aspects included in the game as well as a dynamic game world where some of the factions of the Living Lands. It’s also been claimed that Avowed will contain smart, reactive AI and dynamic weather conditions. Skyrim’s world map is around 15 square miles in size, which could be tough for Obsidian to top while making sure the game feels dense and lived in. That area is rumored to be far larger in-game than Skyrim’s map, with a huge amount of biodiversity between its different mountains and valleys. The game will take place in the fantasy world of Eora from Obsidian’s two Pillars of Eternity games, in the northern frontier of the Living Lands. Avowed’s AmbitionĪvowed is an ambitious game for a few reasons. The game is ambitious in its own right, but will also be expected to pull its weight against some well-known franchises to help Microsoft succeed on the new generation of consoles. While the PS5 has many returning exclusive series like the God of War Ragnarok sequel or the remake of Demon’s Souls, the Xbox Series X is partially banking on new IPs as part of its appeal, with a longer endgame than the PS5.Īvowed may be one of Obsidian’s biggest tests to date.
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You Are Reading : Avowed May Just Be Obsidian Entertainments Biggest TestĪvowed is Obsidian Entertainment’s upcoming first-person fantasy RPG, coming to PC and the Xbox Series X.

Obsidian’s upcoming first-person fantasy RPG Avowed may be the studio’s biggest test as gaming enters the next generation of consoles.

Avowed May Just Be Obsidian Entertainment’s Biggest Test
