Avowed has emerged as one of Xbox's most highly anticipated titles, and while Microsoft has kept the RPG's release date under wraps, developer Obsidian Entertainment may have accidentally revealed it. Featured in the publisher's June 9 presentation, the story trailer offered a glimpse into the experience, which bears striking similarities to Bethesda's beloved The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Despite this, Avowed approaches world-building and combat in its own distinct way, and according to a recent message, players won't have to wait long to discover what sets it apart.
As reported by IGN, an official post by Avowed Director Carrie Patel stated that the game would be available to players on November 12, 2024, providing more concrete information than the recent story trailer. However, the original post has since been edited to remove any reference to a release date. Fortunately, IGN captured an image of the unaltered message before it was altered. The reason behind Obsidian's sudden removal of all release date details remains unclear, especially following the positive reception to the trailer.
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While this is merely speculation, it's conceivable that Obsidian has internally solidified November 12 as Avowed's release date but is maintaining a broad window to account for any potential delays. Despite the game's lengthy development period, with no public postponements, the wide 2024 release window might serve to manage expectations and mitigate disappointment if a delay occurs. Nevertheless, it's unusual to announce an expected date only to promptly retract it.
Whether Avowed ultimately meets its leaked November 12 launch date remains uncertain, but Obsidian has devoted several years to the project. Initially unveiled during Xbox's significant 2020 showcase, the team has remained relatively tight-lipped about its progress over the past four years. From the trailers released so far, Avowed appears to be shaping up as a visually stunning fantasy RPG with a distinctive world, characteristic of an Obsidian production.
Fans eagerly awaiting more news on Avowed may be in luck, as with a purported release date as early as November 12, additional details are likely to be divulged in the coming months. While Obsidian has showcased gameplay and story elements in recent trailers, there's still much more to uncover. The game will launch as a Day One title on Game Pass and will be exclusive to Xbox consoles and PC.
