Avowedis one of the most anticipated RPGs coming to the Xbox Series X. The studio behind the new title, Obsidian, has long been a favorite of many gaming fans, releasing games from acclaimed RPGs likeFallout: New Vegasto recent experiments in other genres like this year’s shrunken survival gameGrounded.
Avowedwas announced on July 23 during the Xbox Series X gaming showcase. Since then, however, fantasy fans hoping to glean more details about the game and when it may release have come up unlucky. While there’s plenty of lore to dive into from the setting, which is shared with Obsidian’sPillars of Eternitygames, there hasn’t been much word from Obsidian since the announcement itself. Here’s every rumor and theory about when fans can expectAvowedto finally hit the shelves.
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Avowed and The Elder Scrolls
Ever sinceAvowed’s teaser trailerreleased, observers were quick to connect the game to Bethesda’sElder Scrollsseries. Not only are both first-person fantasy RPGs, but Obsidian and Bethesda have a long history together. Bethesda took on theFalloutfranchise, which many Obsidian developers had worked on while employed by Black Isle Studios. Then, Obsidian developedFallout: New Vegaswhich was published by Bethesda.
Since the release ofThe Outer Worldsthere has been speculation that, following the disappointing release ofFallout 76,Obsidian is gunning for Bethesda’s top spot in the first-person RPG market.The Outer Worldswas seen by many as a response to theFalloutseries, whileAvowedpicks up the back end of the double-punch by targetingThe Elder Scrolls. With next to no announcements aboutThe Elder Scrolls 6since its trailer released in 2018, it makes sense that Obsidian would want to get in first.
This leads to the the main rumor aboutAvowed’s release window, that a major part of Obsidian’s success plan involvesreleasingAvowedbeforeThe Elder Scrolls 6. Both games have only received trailers so far, but there’s evidence thatThe Elder Scrolls 6is still a long way away. At the very least,The Elder Scrolls 6will not be releasing until afterStarfield, Bethesda’s first new IP in 25 years. This has led to speculation thatStarfieldwill release around 2022, whileThe Elder Scrolls 6will release around 2025.
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Avowed’s Trajectory
If Obsidian is trying to get the jump onThe Elder Scrolls, this would make a release date for around 2022 to 2023 likely. However, it isn’t the only indication ofAvowed’s release date. Some have speculated thatAvowedcould release earlier than expected. The PS5 has been projected to sell more than the Xbox Series X this holiday season, and while this will be reassessed by the end of the year, it’s possible that Microsoft may want to release the game on the earlier side in order to respond to the amount of PS5 exclusives currently luring gamers to Sony’s new consoles, fromSpider-Man: Miles Moralesto the upcomingGod of Warsequel.
Avowedwas announced at the Xbox Series X Gaming Showcase, which could mean fans will get an update on the game’s release date at The Game Awards 2020. The Xbox Series X was announced at the Game Awards in 2019, and the inclusion ofAvowedin the console’s showcase makes it likely that Microsoft will want to feature the game again at its next major appearance. For now, however, fans will have to continue to speculate, and continue to wait for more details fromObsidianitself.
Avowedis in development for PC and Xbox Series X.
