Summary
It has been nearly five years since the release of Obsidian Entertainment’s action RPGThe Outer Worlds, and almost three years since the announcement of its sequel,The Outer Worlds 2. Needless to say, anticipation for the sequel has only grown since its announcement and the conclusion of the first game. However, while Obsidian has yet to reveal much aboutThe Outer Worlds 2, players may be able to get a taste of what it will be like with another upcoming Obsidian game set to release later this year. At the very least,Avowedcould serve as a placeholder forThe Outer Worldsfans until the sequel arrives.
Avowedis the next game by Obsidian, and a rather ambitious one at that, as it is taking the DNA of its belovedPillars of Eternityseries and translating it into a first-person, choice-driven, fantasy RPG. If Obsidian’s reputation has anything to say about it,Avowedwill certainly be a unique experience, but it may still be more likeThe Outer Worldsthan anything else. In fact, based on what has been revealed so far,Avowedcould very well be fantasyOuter Worlds. However, that may not be a bad thing, as it could potentially make the wait forThe Outer Worlds 2go by a lot quicker.
Avowed Could Serve As a Temporary Placeholder for The Outer Worlds 2
Avowed and The Outer Worlds Seem to Share the Same DNA
AvowedandThe Outer Worldsare both from the same developer, so it would make sense for them to be similar in some of the most fundamental ways. For instance, Obsidian’s games are known for allowing players a considerable amount of freedom throughout their narratives, including both small and significant decisions.The Outer Worldsis a great example of this, as it permits players to play their way, while simultaneously keeping the story that Obsidian wants to tell intact. It has already been confirmed thatAvowedwill have this same approach to gameplay, offering players a large amount of freedom over the major and minor outcomes of the story.
…based on what has been revealed so far,Avowedcould very well be fantasyOuter Worlds.
AvowedandThe Outer Worldsare also similar in their visuals and animations, despite the former leaning deeply into fantasy landscapes and lore. Each game’s color scheme even seems to line up with the other, showcasing bright, soft tones.Avowed’s environments already appear so brightthat one might wonder whether it has many dark environments at all. Nevertheless, bothAvowedandThe Outer Worldsseem to share fundamental characteristics that could justifyAvowedas a placeholder for fans untilThe Outer Worlds 2arrives.
Avowed Might Be What The Outer Worlds Fans Need Until the Sequel Arrives
The Outer Worldsmay be science fictionandAvowedmay be fantasy, but the two are at least close enough to be cousins, meaning those who have been awaiting the release ofThe Outer Worlds 2could utilizeAvowedas an appetizer before the long-awaited sequel arrives. Obsidian’s signature is clearly all overAvowed, even judging by the small amount of footage that has been revealed so far, so fans ofThe Outer Worldscould find something worthwhile there, even if its setting and genre set it apart.
Avowed’s combat, story, and world are undoubtedly going to be its most distinctive features, so fans ofThe Outer Worldsshouldn’t expect the upcoming fantasy RPG to have the sameFalloutfeel thatThe Outer Worldshas. Even so, there will likely be plenty aboutAvowedthat those awaitingThe Outer Worlds 2can enjoy.
