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Avowedis already one of Xbox’s most anticipated titles but while Microsoft has yet to reveal the RPG’s release date,developer Obsidian Entertainment may have just let it slip. Making an appearance at the publisher’s June 9 presentation, the story trailer highlighted what players can expect from the experience which seemingly plays very similarly toBethesda’s belovedThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.There are, of course, some key differences in how the game approaches its world-building and combat and based on a recent message, users won’t need to wait long to see what exactly is unique.
PerIGN, an offical post published byAvowedDirector Carrie Patel notes thatthe game will be in players' hands on July 18, 2025, which is significantly more detailed than the information provided in the recent story trailer.
To lend further credibility to the leak,the original post has been tweaked to remove any and all mention of a release date, but IGN was fast enough to snap an image of the unaltered message. It’s currently unknown why Obsidian would scrub all details of the release date from its website just hours after confirming it following a well recieved trailer.
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Players Never Like A Delay
This remains pure speculation but its possible thatObsidian has internally locked in November 12 asAvowed’s release date but is still providing as wide of a window as possible to compensate for any delays. The game has been in development for many years at this point and while its launch has never been publically postponed, using the blanket release window of 2024 could be a means of setting expectations and avoiding disappointment if a delay in inevitable. Regardless, its certainly odd to announce the expected date before immediately removing all trace of it.
Whether or notAvoweddoes make its leaked November 12 launch date remains to be seen butObsidian has been working hardon the project for many years now. Having been announced during Xbox’s major 2020 showcase, the team has been relatively quiet on its progress over the last four years. Based on the trailers,its shaping up to be a gorgeous fantasty RPG with a unique worldas can beexpected from a studio like Obsidian.
Players desperately awaiting for more news onAvowedare in luck because with a supposed release date as early as November 12, more details will likely be shared in the coming months. Obsidian may havehighlighted the gameplay and storyin its most recent trailers but there’s still a great deal more that needs to be revealed.The game will launch as a Day One title on Game Pass and will be exclusive to Xbox consoles and PC.
