Avowed's Release Date and Edition Breakdown: A Guide to Pre-Ordering
Avowed, Obsidian Entertainment's first-person action-RPG, launches on Xbox Series X|S and PC. However, the release date varies depending on the edition you choose.
Release Dates:
- Premium Editions (Steelbook & Digital): February 13th
- Standard Edition: February 18th
Pre-orders are available now across various retailers, both physical and digital. Let's examine each edition:
Avowed - Premium Edition Steelbook:
- Price: $94.99 (Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Target, Walmart)
- Platform: Xbox Series X|S
- Includes: Digital game code, premium edition steelbook (physical only), up to 5 days early access (February 13th), map of the Living Lands, developer letter, digital artbook, digital soundtrack, and two premium companion skin packs.
Avowed - Premium Edition (Digital):
- Price: $89.99 (Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Xbox Store, Steam)
- Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Includes: Digital game, up to 5 days early access, two premium skin packs, digital artbook, and original soundtrack.
Avowed - Standard Edition (Digital):
- Price: $69.99 (Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Xbox Store, Steam)
- Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Includes: Digital game. Also available on Xbox Game Pass.
Avowed on Xbox Game Pass:
- Standard edition access on February 18th for Game Pass Ultimate subscribers.
Avowed - Premium Upgrade Edition (Digital):
- Price: $24.99 (Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Xbox Store)
- Upgrades: A standard edition to a premium edition.
What is Avowed?
Avowed is a first-person action-RPG set in the Living Lands of Eora (from the Pillars of Eternity series, though prior knowledge isn't required). Players investigate a spreading plague, battling monsters with magic, swords, and guns, while recruiting companions and making impactful choices.
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