Options include possible classes that would wield two-handed weapons or magic or a combination of magic and a weapon. According to Windows Central's sources, players will have options when it comes to equipping weapons and selecting a class. RELATED Avowed, The Outer Worlds 2, and Secret Obsidian Project All in Playable StatesĪs the team at Obsidian get closer to a playable alpha, news on the progress of the game is getting out. Recent news confirms that this will be a mechanic in the highly anticipated game. Towards the end of the trailer, many also noticed a character dual-wielding magic and a glowing sword etched with runes. Fans of the Pillars of Eternity games may have noticed the banners embellished with the crown that signifying the goddess of justice and law, Woedica at the beginning of the announcement trailer. The story takes place in Eora, a medieval fantasy setting with continents, magic, islands, and mysterious creatures. The team has boasted Avowed will be an 'epic, triple-A' title with plenty of quests and exploration to keep gamers busy.

Though there hasn't been much coverage on the game lately, new details on this Microsoft exclusive have surfaced around multiple classes and a two-handed combat system like the one found in Skyrim.ĭeveloper Obsidian is no stranger to RPGs, with titles like Fallout New Vegas, Dungeon Siege 3, and The Outer Worlds in its roster.

First announced last year at the Xbox Games Showcase, Avowed is a first-person action RPG that is part of the Pillars of Eternity universe.

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