Obsidian Entertainment has now officially announced the early access release date for its much-awaited RPG, "Avowed. "
Those who buy the "Avowed Premium Edition" will receive early access from Feb. 13 at 10 a.m. PST, whereas buyers of the standard edition can experience it on Feb. 18. Being a Microsoft first-party game, this new role-playing game will come to Xbox Game Pass on day one.
'Avowed' Early Access Release Times Globally
IGN writes in its recent report that gamers worldwide can anticipate early access at the following dates and times:
Feb. 13
- 10 AM PT
- 12 PM CT
- 1 PM ET
- 3 PM BRT
- 6 PM GMT
- 7 PM CET
Feb. 14
- 3 AM JST
- 3 AM KST
- 5 AM AEDT
- 7 AM NZDT
Sweet 60 FPS For 'Avowed' Xbox Series X Confirmed
Obsidian has also given us a look at how "Avowed" performs on various Xbox consoles. The game was previously rumored to be capped at 30 FPS, but now Xbox Series X players can enjoy "Avowed" at a maximum of 60 FPS.
However, for players on the Xbox Series S, the game will still cap at 30 FPS. This was confirmed by game director Carrie Patel in an interview with MinnMax, though she didn't offer more technical information.
A Deep Dive into 'Avowed's' Gameplay and Story
Located in the same vibrant world as Pillars of Eternity, "Avowed" is a first-person RPG that focuses on player choice. The game's narrative is centered on war, mystery, and intrigue, with players able to define their experience by building alliances or rivalries with the main characters.
The battle system combines magic, melee, and ranged attacks, allowing players to approach enemies and quests in various ways. The world of the game, based on traditional fantasy RPGs, is rich in lore, compelling storylines, and dynamic environments.
Critical Reception and First Impression
Initial "Avowed" previews have already generated excitement, praising its engaging conversations, player-driven storytelling, and overall fun gameplay.
Of course, no games are 10/10 in the initial preview since it's still in the early stage. However, Obsidian hopes that the Early Access version could diminish the mixed reactions from fans and replace them with positive reviews.
With its early access launch just around the corner, fans of deep, story-rich RPGs have plenty to look forward to.
