2024 was stacked with superior RPGs of all flavors, and 2025 seems to be beginning out sturdy with Avowed, which launches on Xbox Sequence X|S, PC, and Recreation Go on February 18. This new first-person fantasy RPG comes from Obsidian, the legendary developer behind hits like Fallout: New Vegas, The Outer Worlds, Pentiment, and extra.
Whereas there are a couple of extra months left till the sport arrives, preorders at the moment are out there for a number of editions of Avowed–some of which even grant you early entry to the sport together with a bunch of bonus content–though, bodily collectors might discover the choices to be a bit missing.
Avowed Preorder Bonuses
Whereas a number of editions of Avowed include unique content material, the one true preorder bonus out there for the sport is five-day early entry to the total sport once you buy the Digital Premium or Steelbook Premium Editions earlier than launch. The Avowed early entry interval begins on February 13.
$95
If you need a replica of the sport to to in your shelf, you will wish to seize the Avowed Steelbook Premium Version for $95. That is the one “bodily” possibility out there, however keep in mind that is merely a steelbook case with a digital code for the PC and Xbox variations of the sport. There isn’t a disc included on this version–meaning you’ll be able to’t really purchase Avowed on disc wherever. However, you do get a couple of extras if you are going to buy this model, together with early entry to the total sport for those who preorder. This is a full checklist of the whole lot included within the Avowed Steelbox Premium Version:
- Steelbook case
- Avowed Xbox/PC obtain code (with 5 days early entry beginning February 13)
- Letter from the developer
- Illustrated map of The Dwelling Lands
- Digital Artbook
- Digital Soundtrack
- Two premium companion beauty DLC packs
Preorders for the Avowed Steelbook Premium Version can be found at Amazon, Finest Purchase, Goal, and GameStop.
All Avowed preorder choices
If you do not need the bodily goodies, the Avowed Digital Premium Version can also be out there for $90. It consists of the total sport and all digital content material from the bodily version however ditches the steelbook case, map, and letter. You additionally get the 5-day early entry. In case you simply wish to seize the sport with out the additional goodies or early entry, a $70 commonplace digital version is accessible to preorder on Xbox and PC through Finest Purchase, the Microsoft Retailer, and Steam. Technically, there’s an excellent cheaper method to purchase the sport on PC: by utilizing World of Warcraft in-game gold, which is among the cost possibility on Blizzard’s Battle.web launcher.
As a Microsoft unique, Avowed will likely be added to Recreation Go Final for Xbox Sequence X|S and PC. You will not personal the sport, however it’s the least expensive approach to play Avowed at launch. And if you need the Premium Version content material, you’ll be able to choose up an improve package for $25 to entry these perks, together with 5 days early entry. Needless to say enjoying new Recreation Go video games at launch is just out there for Recreation Go Final subscribers. Recreation Go Final prices $20/month, or you should buy pay as you go 1-Month codes for $17 or 3-Month codes for $50 at Amazon.
Xbox Recreation Go Final additionally consists of entry to cloud streaming for lots of of Recreation Go titles, together with Avowed. In case you’re excited about enjoying Avowed through the cloud or just need a new Xbox controller, you need to try Amazon’s limited-time bundle deal that features an Xbox Wi-fi Controller, Amazon Fireplace TV Stick 4K, and one-month Recreation Go Final pay as you go card for $75 (was $137). Relying in your connection, cloud streaming high quality may be spotty and will not be as secure or easy as enjoying the sport on console or Home windows, however that is the best and most inexpensive approach to play the sport for those who do not have already got an Xbox Sequence X|S or gaming PC.
There’s additionally an $80 bundle with the Fireplace TV Stick 4K Max, which affords a extra dependable connection and speedier efficiency. 4K Fireplace Sticks now assist the Recreation Go app, so considered one of these bundles is all you’ll want to play Avowed.
Whereas Avowed has apparent similarities to different first-person RPGs like The Elder Scrolls sequence –such as branching dialog methods, first-person melee fight, and fantastical worlds to explore–a nearer approximation could be Obsidian’s sci-fi RPG The Outer Worlds, as each video games happen in smaller interconnected zones fairly than expansive, contiguous open worlds. Make sure to try our newest Avowed hands-on preview to be taught extra concerning the sport.
Microsoft has a few exclusives releasing earlier than the top of the yr with steelbook editions, too. On November 19, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 lifts off, and you’ll preorder the Premium Deluxe Version with a jumbo steelbook case for $130. You’ll be able to pair this version with Thrustmaster’s T-Flight Hotas Collector’s Version Flight Stick for $100. This Flight Sim 2024-themed stick releases the identical day as the sport.
In the meantime, Indiana Jones and the Nice Circle releases on Xbox Sequence X|S and PC on December 9, and the Collector’s Version continues to be out there to preorder at Walmart.
Avowed is ready on the earth of Eora, the identical fictional setting as Obsidian’s Pillars of Eternity sequence. In contrast to Avowed, these are top-down, party-based RPGs akin to basic pc video games like Baldur’s Gate and Icewind Dale. Obsidian says will not must have performed the Pillars of Eternity video games to grasp the story of Avowed, however they’re nonetheless value testing for followers of basic pc RPGs and anybody curious to know extra concerning the setting. You’ll be able to choose up PC variations of Pillars of Eternity and its sequel, Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire at GOG. They’re additionally out there on Xbox One and PS4, and you’ll choose up Pillars of Eternity II pre-owned at GameStop.
Avowed launches on Xbox Sequence X|S, Home windows, and Recreation Go on February 18, 2025.