Avowed plays like a funny Obsidian role-player where you buddy up with the voice of Mass Effect's Garrus
Avowed is an upcoming Obsidian RPG set in Eora, featuring Brandon Keener as Kai. It's delayed to February 2025 for release on PC and Xbox.
Avowed, an RPG developed by Obsidian Entertainment, shares its world with the Pillars of Eternity series and features a magical plague affecting Eora. After a hands-on session at Gamescom 2024 and exploring the dungeon as a Mage, the game offers classes like Barbarian and Scout, each with distinct abilities.
Voiced by Brandon Keener, known for playing Garrus in Mass Effect, the companion Kai brings a similar dry humor and encouragement. The game adeptly introduces newcomers to Eora's extensive lore with a smart system offering quick explanations for numerous proper nouns.
Visually, Avowed mixes bright and colorful environments with fantasy elements reminiscent of Skyrim and Lord of the Rings. The gameplay includes modern exploration mechanics like crouching and sliding, and the quest system allows for varied progression and interaction with characters like Sargamis.