Avowed Should Open The Floodgates for the World of Eora

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Avowed Should Open The Floodgates for the World of Eora

Key Takeaways

  • Avowed, Obsidian’s upcoming fantasy RPG, has been delayed to 2025, but promises engaging world building.
  • Avowed will expand on Pillars of Eternity’s memorable setting, promising to reveal previously unseen parts of Eora.
  • Obsidian should delve deeper into Eora after Avowed, as there is positive potential to explore more regions like the Aedyr Empire and others to further enrich the world.

As a seasoned gamer with over two decades of experience under my belt, I can confidently say that Obsidian Entertainment’s upcoming title, Avowed, is a game that has been on my radar for quite some time. Having grown fond of their world-building prowess, particularly in the Pillars of Eternity series, I was eagerly awaiting the next chapter set in the captivating land of Eora.

The upcoming fantasy RPG from Obsidian Entertainment, titled “Avowed“, has been in development for quite some time and still requires a bit more work. Ever since 2020, fans have eagerly anticipated the game’s release, and it appeared that the title would debut this Fall season. However, this summer, the studio announced a delay, pushing the release date to early next year, specifically February 18, 2025.

One distinctive feature of Avowed is its connection to Obsidian’s previous CRPG series, Pillars of Eternity. This game is set in a fantasy world called Eora, which is characterized by a dark and complex political and social landscape. The world of Eora, as established in the Pillars of Eternity games, showcases Obsidian’s talent for creating unique and impactful worlds. Built upon the strong bases of the two PoE games, Avowed will extend these foundations by taking players to a hitherto unseen part of Eora. While it will build upon the existing elaborate setting, Avowed could provide Obsidian with opportunities to delve deeper into Eora’s vast potential, potentially expanding it even further in future games.

Avowed Should be Just the Tip of the Iceberg for the Greater Setting of Eora

Eora is One of the Most Fascinating and Robust Fantasy Lands In Recent Memory

Obsidian’s acclaimed skill in crafting immersive and striking game worlds is well-deserved, and Eora represents some of their finest work yet. In the initial release of Pillars of Eternity, players initially encountered what appeared to be a typical fantasy realm, but soon discovered an intricately designed and conceived world that surpassed the norm. The representation of Eora’s history and current state in Pillars of Eternity was captivating, with a narrative revolving around moral dilemmas and deep philosophical ponderings to complement it. Despite this, the game was confined to the Eastern Reach and the few provinces within it, making it a relatively compact part of the larger continent of Eora.

Players set sail to the title island chain known as Deadfire, located south of the Reach in the world of Eora. This expansion added depth to the already rich lore, introducing new facts, factions, and intriguing locations for players to discover. The unique layout of Deadfire’s archipelago offered a captivating glimpse into another facet of this vast world, filled with numerous mysterious islands waiting to be unraveled. Players found both the gameplay and storyline in Deadfire to be fulfilling. Despite the extensive ground covered by both games, there are still unexplored corners of Eora that await eager adventurers.

Why Avowed Should Only Mark the Start of Expanding Eora

In Avowed, players will be transported to a region of Eora that was previously hinted at and sketched out in Pillars of Eternity. This game takes us to the extreme northern part of the world, where we’ll delve into the Living Lands – an enigmatic tropical jungle brimming with its own hidden mysteries. As gamers, we’re excited to uncover more about this fascinating corner of Eora, and the new layers added by Avowed to the world’s lore are eagerly anticipated.

Following their open declaration, it appears that Obsidian will shift focus towards developing The Outer Worlds 2. This suggests that a new game within the Eora universe might not be on the immediate agenda.

Despite the thrill of Avowed potentially moving to the Living Lands and considering all that we’ve encountered in PoE, it’s clear there’s much more about Eora yet to be explored in future games. If Obsidian continues its trend of focusing on a new region each time, the possibilities are immense if indeed there is more story to tell. For instance, although the Aedyr Empire looms large in lore, we haven’t experienced it directly. While it may seem an obvious choice for the next setting, it underscores the fact that Obsidian has barely scratched the surface of Eora so far. If they plan to delve deeper into this world, there are numerous paths they could take to further develop and reveal more of Eora in potential sequels.

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2024-09-11 03:35