A striking statue of a decaying knight now dominates a street in London, its armor overtaken by real-life fungi—a chilling testament to the affliction plaguing the realm of Avowed. Crafted by Xbox, this installation blurs the line between art and cautionary tale, enveloping pedestrians in the bleakness of the game’s Dreamscourge epidemic. Accompanying posters for the title on Xbox Series X|S further transform the location into a gateway to the game’s universe.
Xbox has also released an official video on YouTube, offering fans an insider’s view of this extraordinary promotional effort.
As anticipation builds, Steam users have already showered the game with approval—81% of Deluxe Edition buyers recommended it prior to release, foreshadowing excitement surrounding the Standard Edition launch today.
Veteran gaming journalist Jason Schreier highlighted Avowed’s strengths, particularly its world-building and exploration:
"Avowed has captivated me. Obsidian’s storytelling and combat shine as expected, but it’s the world design that truly impresses. There’s no end to the paths to explore, rooftops to climb, or secrets to uncover. After 40 hours, I’m still discovering new things."
Schreier also drew parallels to Fallout: New Vegas, where critical opinions varied but player adoration transformed it into a timeless classic:
"Critics’ reactions are reminiscent of Fallout: New Vegas—divided opinions, yet players made it legendary. Avowed might follow suit."
With Fallout: New Vegas eventually earning its place among RPG greats, could Avowed be on the same journey?
