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Avowed is Obsidian Entertainment's first person fantasy game set in the world of Pillars
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of Eternity. We finally got our first glimpse of gameplay and it did not disappoint
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We also got some juicy info on the story, companions, and combat
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So here's all of the bite-sized details from Avowed. So first off, you do not have to play Pillars 1 or Pillars of Eternity 2 Deadfire to get
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into Avowed. The story is a complete standalone from the first two games, and while we may not know
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exactly when it fits in the timeline, it seems you don't have to have any knowledge of
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the first two games at all to enjoy about. What we do know is the game takes place in Eora in the Living Lands, a location we've
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never visited but have heard about from the first two isometric games
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You'll meet familiar characters from Deadfire, the second in the series, so this could mean
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the game will take place after Deadfire. Then again, without really knowing the timeline, it's hard to say
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As for who you will meet, it is confirmed that companions are a part of the game
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One of which is Kai, a coastal Amawa. So in a familiar way to Skyrim, companions will play a major role in adventuring with you
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Now companions were a major feature in both Pillars games as well as it was a party based RPG
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But as for your main character, here's what we know. You are someone important in the world, which is a staple of the first two Pillars games
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While you're not exactly known as a watcher in Avowed, you are someone who
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manipulates and deals with souls in some way. Now a watcher is a title given to those who could
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interact with souls and use them to fight in the first two games. But since you're not really known
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as a watcher in this game, but can interact with souls, it's kind of weird to not be considered a
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watcher. Although maybe you're just going to be known as something else. We'll just have to wait
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and see You could fully customize your character in both pillars games so doing so in a voucher should be possible as well However the trailer only showed the main character in a hood so maybe you won be able to at all Now you were sent as an envoy of the Aedirian Empire to
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investigate the Living Lands, a plagued wild island in the world of Aeora. Now, the main problem here
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is a soul plague is infecting the island, its people, and creatures. Now, as you investigate
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the Living Lands and its island, you'll explore the entire game through a first-person perspective
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And while the game looks stunning, I do have a problem with that. Now, let alone the fact that I
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get motion sickness in first person games, if you can build a custom character, a first
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person view doesn't allow you to see them at all. It would just be an odd choice to go from building a custom character in the first two
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games and then not having the option in this fantastic looking third game. I say all this because Carrie Patel, game director and senior narrative designer at Obsidian
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Entertainment, said Avowed will have the depth and breadth of creating a character class and
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you'll get to make it all your own. So character customization does sound like it might actually be a thing
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Now since there are things such as character classes, weapons, and combat will play an important role as well
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You'll be able to dual wield most any weapon from swords to pistols, magic, and other fantasy armaments
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The game itself is comparable in size to Knights of the Old Republic 2 and The Outer Worlds
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Now keep in mind, both games were not fully open world but had limited explorable areas
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Now about is the same way, and while it isn't fully open world, you can freely explore interconnected zones
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and everywhere you see, you'll be able to go. We here at Game Sandwich are extremely excited for Avowed
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It's one of Dorian's most anticipated games of 2024. And while we wish a third-person view was possible
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perhaps it will be later on. Or mods will make it possible after its release
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Avowed will be released in 2024. And for all other Avowed news
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