Developer Obsidian Entertainment released the biggest yet anniversary update for aRPG Avowed. This release delivers long-requested community features and a broad slate of quality-of-life improvements; including a fan driven feature to bring Avowed even closer to its Pillars of Eternity franchise roots.
Let’s take a look at the biggest additions coming with update 2.0:
New playable races
- Dwarves – The most well-traveled species in Eora, the stout dwarves are known for their great strength and tenacity.
- Orlans – Their two-toned skin, prominent ears, and hirsute bodies all in the smallest size of Kith make them stand outs in Eora.
- Aumaua – Towering, powerfully built, and physically imposing.
New Game Plus that allows you start a new playthrough with all unlocked abilities, attribute points, unique weapons and armors (reset to level 1), enchantments, and more.
- “An important note for those who have already completed Avowed: Since New Game Plus is being added post release and the game was not initially designed with it in mind, a completion save will be necessary in order to take advantage of the mode. You will need to load a point of no return save or later and beat the game to make a proper New Game Plus save.”
Custom Difficulty Modifiers that can adjust both the players’ and the enemies’ stats such as damage death, health, stamina, and more.
For the full list of changes, check out update 2.0 patch notes.
About Avowed:
You are the Envoy of the Aedyran Empire, sent to help your countrymen colonize the Living Lands, a frontier like no other. The Dreamscourge, a devastating soul-plague, is driving settlers to madness and turning them against one another. And it is up to you to unravel the mystery and bring this land to heel.
But you’re not alone on this journey. Your companions each bring their own skills, personalities, and deeply personal stories. Their history, relationships, and perspectives intertwine with your story, adding depth and weight to every decision you make. Will you earn their trust, challenge their beliefs, or forge something more profound?
