Avowed: Release date, platforms, trailers, and gameplay details

Obsidian Entertainment’s next first-person RPG looks set to rival Skyrim, bringing all the charm of The Outer Worlds into a brand new world filled with tough choices and all the classic Obsidian flair.

Perhaps best known for Fallout: New Vegas and The Outer Worlds, Obsidian is once again returning to first-person RPGs with Avowed, a brand-new fantasy adventure where players must explore The Living Lands.

This is set to be an immersive RPG that lets you wield swords, magic, and firearms, interact with companions, and dig into a robust dialogue system.

Release date & early access

Avowed will be released on February 18, 2025. Pre-ordering the Premium Edition of the RPG will offer 5 days of early access starting from February 13.

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Platforms

Avowed will be available on Xbox Series X|S and PC through Steam, the Xbox app, and Battle.net. Microsoft owns Obsidian Entertainment so it’s an Xbox and PC exclusive, at least at launch.

While nothing’s confirmed, there’s a chance we’ll see a PlayStation release down the line. After all, Microsoft published Indiana Jones and the Great Circle but it’s coming to PlayStation in spring. Also, Obsidian’s other game this year, The Outer Worlds 2, releases on PS5 day one.

Will Avowed be on Xbox Game Pass?

Yes, Avowed is a Day One Game Pass release. That means anyone with an active subscription to the service can jump into the fantasy RPG at no extra cost on February 18.

You can also upgrade to the Premium Edition for $22.49/£17.99 (discounted for Game Pass subscribers), letting you access the game early on February 13.

Trailers

You can check out all the trailers that have been released for Avowed so far below with the latest being an official pre-order trailer:

In June 2024, fans were treated to a story trailer that premiered at the Xbox Games Showcase:

In January 2024, we got a more in-depth look at Avowed during the Xbox Developer Direct:

The first trailer for Avowed was shared by Xbox back in 2020:

Avowed gameplay details

Avowed is set in Eora, the same universe as the Pillars of Eternity franchise. In it, you’ll assume the role of an envoy of the Aedyr Empire who must investigate the mysterious Dreamscourge plague.

Here, you’ll wield magic and weapons such as swords and guns to defeat your foes. Each weapon has a unique feel to it, furthering the game’s immersion. 

A loadout system is a big part of Avowed so you can tailor your weapon loadouts to fit your preferred playstyle, mixing swords with guns and with magic. It also has extensive character creation, but you’ll be limited to humans and elves.

Instead of the worlds you’d come to expect from RPGs, Avowed’s Eora is made up of smaller biomes similar to The Outer Worlds.

Companions will also be a key feature, with a variety of unique characters from a former mercenary, to an eccentric wizard joining you on your journey. There’s no romance though, the devs decided to focus on platonic relationships.

Much like Obsidian’s previous works, expect a robust dialogue system in a world full of consequences.

Pre-orders & editions

Standard edition

Coming in at $69.99 or £69.99, the Standard Edition of Avowed will come purely with the base game. If you purchase this edition, you’ll be able to access the game upon its normal release, on February 18.

Digital Premium Edition

If you’re looking to play Avowed five days early on February 13, 2025, then you’ll want to purchase the Digital Premium edition for $89.99 or £89.99. On top of the early access, players will gain two premium skin bundles, as well as a digital artbook and soundtrack.

Digital Premium Upgrade add-on

The Digital Premium Upgrade addon can be added onto the game’s Standard Edition for $24.99 or £19.99. This will enable you to play five days early and grant the premium skin bundles as well as the artbook and soundtrack.

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Premium Edition Steelbook

For players wanting a physical memento of Avowed, you’ll want to pick up the Premium Edition Steelbook for $94.99 or £94.99. This comes with the base game, the ability to play it five days early, the skin bundles, digital artbook and soundtrack, and a physical Avowed Steelbook. On top of this, players will get a Letter from the developer, and a map of the Living Lands, where Avowed is set.

That’s everything we know about Avowed so far! For more upcoming games, check out 2025’s other exciting releases like Mafia: The Old Country, Dying Light: The Beast, Borderlands 4, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, and Monster Hunter Wilds.