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"First-person fantasy RPG with exploration, combat, and companion storylines."
Minimum session
30 min
Pausability
At save points
Resume friendliness
Some reorientation
FOMO pressure
Zero FOMO
Focus required
Intense
Session structure
Open-ended
Where to play
Similar games
More in the Pillars of Eternity series
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About
Welcome to the Living Lands, a mysterious island filled with adventure and danger. Set in the fictional world of Eora that was first introduced to players in the Pillars of Eternity franchise, Avowed is a first-person fantasy action RPG from the award-winning team at Obsidian Entertainment. The Living Lands is a place that feels foreign yet somewhat intrinsic to you as it feels the island itself is calling out to you for help. Explore an island home to many different environments and landscapes, each with their own unique ecosystem. Mix and match swords, spells, guns, and shields to fight your way. Dig into your grimoire for spells to trap, freeze or burn enemies, bash them with your shield, or use range bows to attack from a distance. Companions from a spread of species will fight alongside you, with their own unique set of abilities. From a former mercenary to an eccentric wizard, they will be part of your journey with your choices shaping them as you help them with their quests.
You are the envoy of Aedyr, a distant land, sent to investigate rumors of a spreading plague throughout the Living Lands - an island full of mysteries and secrets, danger and adventure, and choices and consequences, and untamed wilderness. You discover a personal connection to the Living Lands and an ancient secret tha…
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Avowed — Session FAQ
- How long does a session of Avowed take?
- The minimum meaningful session for Avowed is approximately 30 minutes. This is the shortest play window where you can make real progress or have a satisfying experience, based on community data.
- Can you pause Avowed?
- Avowed uses save points or manual saves. You'll need to reach a checkpoint before exiting to avoid losing progress — factor this into your session planning.
- Does Avowed pressure you to keep playing?
- Avowed has no FOMO mechanics — no timed events, live content, or narrative cliffhangers. You can stop whenever you want without feeling like you're missing out.
- What is Avowed's Session Respect Score?
- Avowed has a Session Respect Score of 7.0/10. This score combines minimum session length, pausability, FOMO level, and pickup friendliness into a single metric for how well the game fits busy schedules.