Avowed lead reveals character choices pack consequences

In the latest insights about Obsidian Entertainment's upcoming RPG Avowed, gameplay director Gabe Paramo emphasizes the depth of character-building, stating that the game will feature a "choice and consequence" system rather than having "one perfect build." Paramo highlights the game’s flexibility with examples like mixing a pistol and shield or balancing a loud pistol with a quick, silent dagger. Each combination comes with its advantages and drawbacks, ensuring that players will need to make meaningful choices regarding their character's abilities. For those worried about their decisions, Obsidian has included an option to respec your character if you want to change your strategy. Obsidian recently provided a glimpse of Avowed's gameplay, hinting at a world rich with secrets and choices that can be easily missed, enhancing the game's replay value. As anticipation builds, fans eagerly await Avowed's autumn release on Xbox Series X/S and PC.

Players can expect a deep character-building system in Avowed that revolves around a "choice and consequence" structure. The gameplay emphasizes player agency, allowing various weapons combinations, and each choice impacts gameplay. With options to respec, players can reconfigure their characters to experiment with different strategies within an RPG world filled with secrets and nuanced decisions.

Obsidian Entertainment, the developer behind Avowed, is renowned for their narrative-rich RPGs such as Fallout: New Vegas and The Outer Worlds. Avowed is an extension of this pedigree, placed in the fantasy world of Eora, which fans may recognize from the Pillars of Eternity series. The game promises a first-person experience blending Obsidian’s storytelling expertise with action-adventure mechanics, inviting players to explore and impact the world through their choices. This title joins the ranks of forthcoming Xbox Series X/S and PC exclusives that are being closely watched by RPG enthusiasts for their immersive worlds and player-driven narratives.