A decaying knight statue, its armor consumed by unsettling, real-world fungi, has materialized in London—a chilling preview of Avowed's world-ravaging plague. This Xbox-commissioned installation serves as both striking artwork and ominous warning, immersing onlookers in the game's grim Dreamscourge reality. Accompanying game posters for Xbox Series X|S further blur the lines between reality and Avowed's fictional landscape.
To showcase the creation of this unsettling display, Xbox has released a behind-the-scenes video on YouTube, offering fans an exclusive glimpse into the promotional stunt.
Avowed has already garnered significant positive feedback on Steam, boasting an 81% positive rating from Deluxe Edition players before launch, generating considerable anticipation for today's Standard Edition release.
Industry veteran Jason Schreier lauded Avowed, highlighting its compelling world design, narrative, and combat—but particularly its exploration:
"Avowed has completely captivated me. Obsidian's storytelling and combat are excellent, as expected, but the world design is truly exceptional. Every path leads somewhere, every rooftop is climbable, and hidden secrets abound. Even after 40 hours, I'm still exploring."
Schreier also acknowledged a disparity between critical reception and player response, drawing parallels to Fallout: New Vegas:
"Some reviews are surprising. It's reminiscent of Fallout: New Vegas—critics were divided, but players embraced it as a masterpiece. Avowed might follow a similar path."
Fallout: New Vegas, despite an initial Metacritic score of 83, ascended to legendary status. Could Avowed be destined for a similar journey to RPG immortality?
