Woedica is also known as "Oathbinder", and she is the one responsible for shaping the world of Eora, but other gods conspired against her and killed her as she was becoming too powerful. The gods are really important in the Pillars of Eternity universe, and we've seen in the Avowed trailer some familiar gods (the banner seen in the Avowed trailer is related to Woedica). While this is not a direct sequel to Pillars of Eternity, both PoE games and Avowed are set in the same world of Eora. Is this Pillars of Eternity 3? Avowed's story and setting Woedica's symbol is seen in the trailer. Let's check out everything that we currently know about Avowed. The Pillars of Eternity was a huge success, and a sequel, Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire, was released in May 2018.Īnd now, backed by Microsoft, who bought them in 2018, they are making another game set in the world of Pillars of Eternity, but of a much bigger scale and ambitions. They are also the main factor credited for the renaissance of classic RPGs in the previous decade, as they have revived the isometric cRPG genre with Pillars of Eternity, which was funded via Kickstarter in 2012, and released in 2015. Avowed is set in the world of Eora, same as Pillars of Eternity games, but the exact location and time period are unknown. Over the last two decades, Obsidian has delivered many beloved classics of the genre, including Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords, Neverwinter Nights 2, and Fallout: New Vegas. Stay tuned for more details and other potential leaks on Avowed in the coming years.The Irvine-based developer was founded in 2003 by a number of key people that have defined the RPG genre during the 90s, with games such as Baldur's Gate, Fallout, and Icewind Dale. However, insider Klobrille – who stated before the showcase that Fable would have an in-engine trailer reveal – confirmed that the person is “legit”. Some parts can change during development, and one should take this with a grain of salt.
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Full production is currently ongoing and the team “will still grow”. Despite having a smaller number of people for seven months of pre-production, around 100 people have been working on it for two years.
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Mod support is currently planned for PC (while being fully playable on Xbox) and will be “very dominant” as a “creation tool.” Interestingly, the project has been in the works for two years and seven months.
There’s a real-time weather system, with fog being important, and a “very advanced” creation creation toolset. A strong focus is also being placed on “contrasting wild-areas, rivers, mountains and desolated areas. There are currently two large cities planned along with several smaller ones. In terms of environments, you can expect a big focus on “iconic landmarks, statues and buildings”. Various creatures from the franchise will be present, “fully respecting” their lore, but new additions are also in store. Boss fights are planned with some being “very, very large”. You can have companions, though this will be different compared to The Outer Worlds. Factions are included though the game takes a “very different approach” compared to Skyrim.
The story is independent from other Pillars of Eternity titles and sees the player facing the “incoming threat of tyranny”. There’s a special focus on how magic will interact with physics, though what that means is still unknown. Set in the same universe as Pillars of Eternity, it will take place in The Living Lands region of Eora, at least as a starting point, and there’s a focus on ” world-reactivity, lighting and next-gen AI systems and physics”. It’s worth noting that “larger” in this sense means “denser” and yet “more contrasted”. No release date was provided, but according to insider sponger on ResetEra, it’s still a ways off.Ĭurrently targeting release in late 2022/early 2023, Avowed is described as “fully open world” and “much, much” larger than The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim. Revealed during the recent Xbox Games Showcase, the medieval fantasy title provided major Elder Scrolls vibes. Grounded and The Outer Worlds: Peril on Gorgon may be the current focus for Obsidian Entertainment, but it’s also working on Avowed.
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