Summary
Xbox’s highly anticipated fantasy RPGAvowedis reportedly being pushed out of 2024, instead aiming for an early 2025 release. One of Xbox’s three major triple-A 2024 releases alongside the well-receivedSenua’s Saga: Hellblade 2and the yet-to-be-releasedIndiana Jones and the Great Circle,Avowedis in development at Obsidian Entertainment, the studio known for acclaimed RPGs likeFallout: New Vegas,Pillars of Eternity, andThe Outer Worlds.
Obsidian’s first-person fantasy RPG has been making the showcase rounds in the lead-up to its planned release this year.Avowedhad a major presence at the Xbox Developer Direct back in January, where Obsidian showed off one of the game’s early ocean-themed areas, Shatterscarp. The extended gameplay slice also showcasedAvowed’s first-person combat, the ability to wield a combination of different weapons and arms, and some of the game’s powerful magic abilities. However, a release window wasn’t given untilAvowedappeared once again during June’s Xbox Games Showcase 2024 with a story trailer, letting Xbox fans know they could expect the game later in 2024.
Now, at the beginning of August,Tom Warren of The Vergehas come out with a newAvowedrumor, claiming that Xbox and Obsidian are now looking to delay the fantasy RPG to early 2025. Warren elaborated that this potential delay wouldn’t be due to the game not being ready, as he claims the title is “in good shape.” Rather, the push would be a way to giveother big Xbox Game Pass gamesmore room to shine in a crowded November and December.
Avowed Might Be Delayed To 2025
IfAvowedwere pushed to next year, many are considering the already massive slate of 2025 Xbox games on the docket. Currently,Doom: The Dark Ages,South of Midnight, andFableare all officially stamped with 2025 release windows;Gears of War: E-DayandClockwork Revolutionare also rumored to be 2025 titles. Even with all of thesemajor first-party Xbox games filling the 2025 calendar, there may be proper room forAvowedin January or February, asDoom: The Dark Agesmay be an April or May title based on the series' past releases. Xbox fans should stay tuned for more news regardingAvowedover the next few months.
