25-minute sneak peek: Avowed gameplay revealed

Obsidian Entertainment has revealed more gameplay footage of their upcoming RPG 'Avowed' in a 25-minute video featured on the Official Xbox Podcast. The game promises to offer a rich and customized player-centric experience, in line with the studio's motto of "Your world, your way." Carrie Patel, the game director, and Gabe Paramo, the gameplay director, discussed how the game allows players to make choices that define their character’s role in the world and how those decisions impact the game's world and challenges.

The new gameplay video showcases a more extensive look at the Shatterscarp region, previously seen during Microsoft's Developer Direct. The coverage includes elemental damage mechanics, equipment utility, branching dialogues, and companion dynamics. 'Avowed', set in the same universe as the Pillars of Eternity series, is scheduled for release in the autumn of 2024 for Xbox Series X|S and PC platforms.

Players can expect a deep RPG experience with a strong emphasis on player choice, elemental damage systems, equipment usage, branching dialogues, and interaction with companions. The game is built around letting players define their own path and role in the game's expansive world, offering various challenges and fantasies to undertake.

'Avowed' is an RPG being developed by Obsidian Entertainment, a studio with a rich history of creating compelling RPGs like 'Pillars of Eternity', 'Fallout: New Vegas', and 'The Outer Worlds'. Their games are known for intricate storytelling, deep gameplay mechanics, and player-driven narratives. With 'Avowed', Obsidian is set to continue its legacy in the RPG genre, set against the backdrop of the world established in the 'Pillars of Eternity' games, which is celebrated for its complex lore and innovative game design.