We’re more than halfway through 2025, so it’s safe to say that Avowed is one of the year’s best role-playing games. Its blend of satisfying combat, superb storytelling and world-building, and a runtime that respects the player proved to be a winning formula that I hope we see more of soon.
When Avowed was released, however, players weren’t starved for big, meaty experiences, and it came up against some stiff competition in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, Monster Hunter Wilds, and Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii. Unless you were an Xbox Game Pass subscriber, players likely had to choose one of these massive releases to sink their money and time into. For players who missed out on Avowed, developer Obsidian just released a new update, and it's an excellent reason to double back and experience this complex fantasy world for yourself.
