Avowed

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Title: Avowed
Genre: RPG

Developer: Obsidian Entertainment

Publisher: Xbox Game Studios

Release Date: Feb 18, 2025

About This Game

Welcome to the Living Lands, a mysterious island filled with adventure and danger.

Set in the fictional world of Eora that was first introduced to players in the Pillars of Eternity franchise, Avowed is a first-person fantasy action RPG from the award-winning team at Obsidian Entertainment.

The Living Lands is an island where the air hums with ancient magic, the flora seems to move with a mind of its own, and the ground beneath your feet shifts with secrets waiting to be unearthed.

Now, the Living Lands faces a dire threat—a mysterious plague that defies nature and reason, spreading chaos across its sprawling wilderness.

As an envoy of Aedyr, you are sent to investigate, but what begins as a mission of duty soon becomes deeply personal—you feel as though the land recognizes you and is pulling you toward something greater. The choices you make will ripple across the Living Lands, shaping the fates of its people, its creatures, and even yourself. But beware, for every decision carries weight, and the forces you encounter will not hesitate to test your resolve.

Can you navigate the tangled web of intrigue, power, and danger to uncover the truth? Can you save this unknown frontier and your soul from the forces threatening to tear them asunder?

The Living Lands is a place that feels foreign yet somewhat intrinsic to you as it feels the island itself is calling out to you for help. Explore an island home to many different environments and landscapes, each with their own unique ecosystem.

Mix and match swords, spells, guns, and shields to fight your way. Dig into your grimoire for spells to trap, freeze or burn enemies, bash them with your shield, or use range bows to attack from a distance.

Companions from a spread of species will fight alongside you, with their own unique set of abilities. From a former mercenary to an eccentric wizard, they will be part of your journey with your choices shaping them as you help them with their quests.

High Fidelity Graphics

Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Living Lands as you embark on your journey as the envoy of Aedyr. Avowed delivers stunning visuals, enhanced on PC, with support for true 4K resolution on compatible devices and unlocked framerates for smooth, seamless performance. Every detail of this weird and wonderful world is designed to feel alive and immersive.

Ray Tracing

Enter a world of unparalleled realism with ray tracing technology in Avowed. From the dappled sunlight filtering through a canopy of trees to the flicker of torchlight in ancient caverns, ray tracing brings the Living Lands to life with lifelike lighting, reflections, and shadows. Every scene is rendered with incredible detail, enhancing your immersion in this magical, enigmatic world.

NVIDIA® DLSS and Reflex Support

Enjoy peak performance without sacrificing quality. NVIDIA DLSS leverages AI-powered upscaling to deliver sharp, stunning visuals while boosting frame rates on supported NVIDIA GPUs. Meanwhile, NVIDIA Reflex ensures ultra-responsive gameplay, reducing input lag to help you react quickly and confidently in battle.

Ultra-wide Support

Immerse yourself in the sprawling landscapes of the Living Lands like never before. With support for ultra-wide 21:9 displays, Avowed offers a cinematic, panoramic experience that expands your field of view. Take in the scale of towering mountains, vast grass-filled fields, and ancient ruins, all crafted to make every moment feel epic and unforgettable.

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

Avowed contains realistic violence against intelligent species. It also contains realistic violence against wildlife and fantastical creatures. Vulgar language is used throughout the story containing mature themes, drug and alcohol references, and sexual references. The player may also participate in drug and alcohol use with their companions.

System Requirements

Windows

Minimum:

• Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  
• OS: Windows 10/11 with updates
  
• Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 / Intel i5-8400
  
• Memory: 16 GB RAM
  
• Graphics: AMD RX 5700 / Nvidia GTX 1070 / Intel Arc A580
  
• DirectX: Version 12
  
• Storage: 75 GB available space

Recommended:

• Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  
• OS: Windows 10/11 with updates
  
• Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X / Intel i7-10700K
  
• Memory: 16 GB RAM
  
• Graphics: Graphics: AMD RX 6800 XT / Nvidia RTX 3080
  
• DirectX: Version 12
  
• Storage: 75 GB available space

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