
But, at the same time, they were also able to use firearms like Blunderbusses and Pistols, which dealt a ton of damage while also taking a lot of time to reload as well. In PoE, players played in the fantasy world of Eora, where they can cast spells to heal and cause damage.

However during the podcast, he also confirmed that the game might have musket-type guns as well, which seems to suggest the game is set in a much more technologically-advanced world compared to a title like Skyrim or any other Elder Scrolls entry.Īt the same time, the addition of guns also suggest that the title might be set in the world of Pillars of Eternity, which was a RPG series developed by Obsidian. In Corden's article, he talked about Avowed catering to players with different playstyles and combat mechanics, which includes the usage of swords, magic, archery and many more. It looks like it may scratch that Elder Scrolls itch, until Elder Scrolls 6 finally shows itself.Also Read: Capcom Showcase Set for Next Week and It Will Feature Updates on Previously Announced Gamesĭuring a recent episode of the Defining Dukes podcast, Jez Corden talked about a leaked pre-alpha gameplay video of Avowed that he managed to see late last year.

With the tagline of “Forge your destiny”, the trailer hints that you can choose to be a good or (very) bad guy. From there, it seemingly all goes further downhill. You’ll play as an envoy of Aedyr, investigating rumors of a plague. The game is set in the same universe as the crowdfunded Pillars of Eternity, so expect to see more playful writing and storytelling. According to Feargus Urquhart, Studio Head, your first companion will be Kai, a “Coastal Aumaua” and apparently one of the only friendly faces you’ll come across. Like previous Obsidian games, companions will feature heavily. Interestingly, you'll be able to wield swords and guns in addition to magical incantations. At Xbox’s SGF showcase, we got to see a barrage of magical spells, battle dynamics, and all kinds of mythical beasts you’re likely to face.


Obsidian Entertainment is finally ready to show us a little more of Avowed, its forthcoming first-person fantasy RPG.
