Avowed, the highly anticipated fantasy adventure from Obsidian Entertainment, is set to launch in 2025, and game director Carrie Patel has shared an in-depth look at the game's complexities. Avowed aims to deliver a rich, multi-ending gameplay experience that encourages players to engage deeply with its world and mechanics.

Avowed Packs In Complex Gameplay and Multiple Endings

Vying For Political Control in The Living Lands Is As Complex As It Gets

In Avowed, players will find themselves immersed in a world where every decision, no matter how small, contributes to the overall experience. According to Patel, the game offers "moment-to-moment opportunities to express and explore where they're leaning." She emphasized the importance of players being mindful of their experience, asking themselves, "When am I excited? When am I curious? When is my attention starting to wane? What's drawing me from moment to moment?"

The game's setting in the intricate world of Eora, specifically in the region known as The Living Lands, adds another layer of depth. Players take on the role of an envoy from the Aedyran Empire, tasked with unraveling the mysteries of a spiritual plague while navigating political intrigue. Patel noted, "I've enjoyed finding the stories that thread both of those worlds together," highlighting the interconnected narratives players will encounter.

The essence of Avowed's appeal lies in its "meaningful roleplay." Patel explained, "Giving players things to dig into—that's what makes it meaningful roleplay. It's about who you want to be in this world, and how these situations prepare you to express that." This focus on player choice and identity is central to the game's design.

Beyond its narrative depth, Avowed promises engaging combat that blends magic, swords, and guns. Patel highlighted the variety of experiences players can have, saying, "The abilities you can scope into and the weapon loadouts you can choose give you a very different experience each time you play."

Adding to the game's replayability, Patel confirmed to IGN that Avowed will feature multiple endings with "a lot of different combinations." She elaborated, "I can tell you our ending slides number in the double digits, and you can end up with a lot of different combinations of them." Patel emphasized that, true to Obsidian's style, "your ending really is the sum total of your choices across the game, across a lot of pieces of content depending on what you encountered and what you did when you found it."