Avowed

Avowed

Released Feb 2025

Avowed is a first-person fantasy RPG set in the world of Eora, where your choices carve a path through war, intrigue, and ancient mysteries. Navigate a land in turmoil, forge powerful alliances or deadly rivalries, and wield magic and steel to shape the fate of the Living Lands—and your own destiny.

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Evaluation

Avowed launched on February 18, 2025 and received a consistent stream of post-launch updates throughout its first year. The development team published a public roadmap in May 2025 outlining planned improvements, and delivered on that roadmap across multiple patches — including new abilities, balance changes, quality-of-life features, and language support. When the originally planned fall 2025 update was delayed, the team communicated this transparently in December 2025 and committed to folding everything into a larger anniversary update. That anniversary update arrived on February 17, 2026 as Patch 2.0, and it was substantial: three new playable species (Dwarves, Orlans, and Aumaua), a New Game Plus mode, custom difficulty sliders, a new quarterstaff weapon type, a photo mode, respawning enemy encounters, and numerous quality-of-life improvements. Critically, the developer explicitly described this update as "ending its post-launch roadmap" — a clear statement that the planned content support cycle has concluded. A follow-up patch (2.1) shipped on March 25, 2026 to address bugs and add a community-requested toggle for the new respawning enemies, but this is maintenance work rather than new content. The developer has made no announcements of further planned content since the anniversary update, and the explicit statement that the post-launch roadmap is complete provides a clear endpoint. All DLC listed on the store (a Premium Upgrade and a Soundtrack) were released on launch day. Avowed appears to have concluded its post-launch support as a complete, finished product as of February 17, 2026.
Evidence
Anniversary update announcement explicitly states the team is 'ending its post-launch roadmap' with this release, delivering new species, New Game Plus, custom difficulty, photo mode, and a new weapon type.
news post · Feb 17, 2026 source development ending
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Patch 2.0 shipped on the one-year anniversary, described as the conclusion of the post-launch roadmap. Confirms the anniversary update as the final major planned content drop.
news post · Feb 17, 2026 source development ending
high

Content

2 of 2 released · no outstanding content
Released
Feb 2025
Released
Feb 2025

Media

Details

Publisher
Xbox Game Studios
Achievements
50
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

Welcome to the Living Lands, a mysterious island filled with adventure and danger.

Set in the fictional world of Eora that was first introduced to players in the Pillars of Eternity franchise, Avowed is a first-person fantasy action RPG from the award-winning team at Obsidian Entertainment.


The Living Lands is an island where the air hums with ancient magic, the flora seems to move with a mind of its own, and the ground beneath your feet shifts with secrets waiting to be unearthed.

Now, the Living Lands faces a dire threat—a mysterious plague that defies nature and reason, spreading chaos across its sprawling wilderness.

As an envoy of Aedyr, you are sent to investigate, but what begins as a mission of duty soon becomes deeply personal—you feel as though the land recognizes you and is pulling you toward something greater. The choices you make will ripple across the Living Lands, shaping the fates of its people, its creatures, and even yourself. But beware, for every decision carries weight, and the forces you encounter will not hesitate to test your resolve.

Can you navigate the tangled web of intrigue, power, and danger to uncover the truth? Can you save this unknown frontier and your soul from the forces threatening to tear them asunder?

Even more to do in the game! This update brings New Game Plus, a Photo Mode, a brand new weapon type with two-handed staves, the ability to change character appearance whenever you’d like, new character creation presets, additional Godlike presets, custom game difficulty settings, and the addition of three new playable races: Dwarf, Aumaua, and Orlan.

The Living Lands is a place that feels foreign yet somewhat intrinsic to you as it feels the island itself is calling out to you for help. Explore an island home to many different environments and landscapes, each with their own unique ecosystem.


Mix and match swords, spells, guns, and shields to fight your way. Dig into your grimoire for spells to trap, freeze or burn enemies, bash them with your shield, or use range bows to attack from a distance.


Companions from a spread of species will fight alongside you, with their own unique set of abilities. From a former mercenary to an eccentric wizard, they will be part of your journey with your choices shaping them as you help them with their quests.

High Fidelity Graphics

Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Living Lands as you embark on your journey as the envoy of Aedyr. Avowed delivers stunning visuals, enhanced on PC, with support for true 4K resolution on compatible devices and unlocked framerates for smooth, seamless performance. Every detail of this weird and wonderful world is designed to feel alive and immersive.

Ray Tracing

Enter a world of unparalleled realism with ray tracing technology in Avowed. From the dappled sunlight filtering through a canopy of trees to the flicker of torchlight in ancient caverns, ray tracing brings the Living Lands to life with lifelike lighting, reflections, and shadows. Every scene is rendered with incredible detail, enhancing your immersion in this magical, enigmatic world.

NVIDIA® DLSS and Reflex Support

Enjoy peak performance without sacrificing quality. NVIDIA DLSS leverages AI-powered upscaling to deliver sharp, stunning visuals while boosting frame rates on supported NVIDIA GPUs. Meanwhile, NVIDIA Reflex ensures ultra-responsive gameplay, reducing input lag to help you react quickly and confidently in battle.

Ultra-wide Support

Immerse yourself in the sprawling landscapes of the Living Lands like never before. With support for ultra-wide 21:9 displays, Avowed offers a cinematic, panoramic experience that expands your field of view. Take in the scale of towering mountains, vast grass-filled fields, and ancient ruins, all crafted to make every moment feel epic and unforgettable.

Last evaluated Jun 21, 2026
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