Avowed is an RPG that's both the culmination of everything Obsidian has done before, and also an evolution of it: "There's really not a whole lot of our regions that's off limits to the players"

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Avowedis the culmination of everythingObsidian Entertainmenthas done before.

“We’ve always created these really wonderful, unique, exciting worlds to explore.

“And the combat is great.

But for me, just exploring, getting around is the most fun thing.

There are so many challenges to the player, you will see something enticing.

And it’s so satisfying when you do.

There’s really not a whole lot of our regions that’s off limits to the players.”

Both sections of the demo gave me a taste of the exploration Presnell highlights.

And it’s meant to be a game that respects your time.

But this is the most confident I’ve ever been in my experience at this stage of the project.

I’m just overjoyed at how well everything’s come together.

I can’t wait, actually.”

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