Avowed Has Multiple Classes, Two-Handed Combat System Like Skyrim

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First announced last year at the Xbox Games Showcase, Avowed is a first-person action RPG that is part of the Pillars of Eternity universe. Though there hasn't been much coverage on the game lately, new details on this Microsoft exclusive have surfaced around multiple classes and a two-handed combat system like the one found in Skyrim.

Developer Obsidian is no stranger to RPGs, with titles like Fallout New Vegas, Dungeon Siege 3, and The Outer Worlds in its roster. The team has boasted Avowed will be an "epic, triple-A" title with plenty of quests and exploration to keep gamers busy. The story takes place in Eora, a medieval fantasy setting with continents, magic, islands, and mysterious creatures. Fans of the Pillars of Eternity games may have noticed the banners embellished with the crown that signifying the goddess of justice and law, Woedica at the beginning of the announcement trailer. Towards the end of the trailer, many also noticed a character dual-wielding magic and a glowing sword etched with runes. Recent news confirms that this will be a mechanic in the highly anticipated game.

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As the team at Obsidian get closer to a playable alpha, news on the progress of the game is getting out. According to Windows Central's sources, players will have options when it comes to equipping weapons and selecting a class. Options include possible classes that would wield two-handed weapons or magic or a combination of magic and a weapon. No actual classes have been revealed at this time, but fans of Pillars of Eternity will find many elements familiar such as spells, weapons, and monsters. It was noted that there will be warrior, rogue, and caster class systems, but this has not been elaborated on yet.

Much like The Outer Worlds could be considered Obsidian's take on Fallout, Avowed is showing to be much like its take on the Elder Scrolls series, though with noticeable differences. The dual-wield combat system will be familiar to Skyrim players, but Windows Central sources say the mechanics will have their own distinctions.

The color schemes and general lighting of Avowed are said to be much closer to The Outer Worlds versus games like Oblivion or Skyrim. Unlike the dark trailer for Avowed, there is speculation the game will feature radiant caves, luminant forests with lush vegetation, and tombs swarming with monsters. This would be closer to the brightness of The Outer Worlds games instead of the dark tones often seen in Elder Scrolls. The game is said to be based on a similar but enhanced version of the engine that was used with The Outer World, which could hint at Avowed possibly having brighter scenery from the lighting engine.

In addition to the classes and dual wielding, Avowed will feature an interactive environment. This includes swimming, destroying elements of the environment, and using torches or fire spells to unlock blocked areas. However, fans will have to wait until Obsidian releases more information to confirm these details. As of right now, much is left for players to speculate as progress is made on just one of the many upcoming Xbox exclusive RPG titles.

Avowed is in development for PC and Xbox Series X

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