Key Takeaways
- The Physical SteelBook edition of Avowed lacks a physical disc, instead containing a digital download code.
- Fans are disappointed by the absence of a physical game in this edition, which is priced at $94.99.
- The future of physical gaming remains in question, as more studios release digital-only titles.
As a seasoned gamer with decades of experience under my belt, I can’t help but feel a pang of nostalgia when it comes to the latest news about Avowed. The SteelBook edition, touted as a “physical” release, leaving out an actual physical disc feels like a slap in the face for collectors and purists like myself who have grown up with boxed games.
Fans of traditional game versions are feeling excluded as they’ve found that the details of the Avowed Premium and SteelBook editions, which are marketed as “physical” versions, only come with a digital download code inside the case, rather than a disc. This has led to frustration among those anticipating the February 18 release of Avowed on social media, as they were expecting an actual physical copy of the game.
The upcoming fantasy RPG by Obsidian Entertainment has sparked enthusiasm among Xbox enthusiasts, yet not all the announcements have met with the desired response. The game developers hinted that Avowed might launch without a 60 FPS mode and, prior to this, Microsoft postponed its release from Fall 2024 to February 2025. Recently, Xbox has faced criticism once more as players express displeasure over the absence of a disc in the Premium SteelBook.
On November 14, Microsoft unveiled the three different versions of “Avowed” set to launch: Digital Standard, Digital Premium, and Premium Edition SteelBook. However, a closer look at the details revealed that the Premium Edition SteelBook, priced at $94.99, is not a traditional physical edition as initially suggested. Instead, it comes with a digital game code. Although it does include some tangible items like a book and a map, gamers looking to own a hard copy of the game are out of luck because all they get is a digital key. Despite “Avowed” being one of the most eagerly awaited games of 2025 for many fans, those who prefer physical media might be less enthusiastic now.
What’s Inside Each Avowed Edition
Avowed Digital Standard Edition — $69.99
- Base game download
Avowed Digital Premium Edition — $89.88
- Base game download
- Up to five days early access
- Two premium skin packs
- Digital art book and soundtrack
Avowed Premium Edition SteelBook — $94.99
- Base game download code
- Up to five days early access
- Two premium skin packs
- Digital art book and soundtrack
- SteelBook
- Letter from the developer
- Map of the Living Lands
As a gamer, I’ve noticed that the Premium Edition SteelBook is only $5 pricier than the regular Premium package. For some of us, the SteelBook and its contents might be sufficient to warrant this extra cost. However, others are less enthused because there’s no physical game in the physical edition. Fans have taken to Twitter, expressing their disappointment towards Xbox for overlooking gamers who prefer playing with a tangible disc. Some even argue that a booklet is pointless without a disc included. It seems that while Avowed might evade some common issues in modern gaming, it unfortunately appears to share the pitfall of relying too heavily on digital media.
Avowed is not the first game to have a digital-only release, but that may worsen the issue, not excuse it. Notably, the PlayStation 5 Pro does not have a disc drive, which has been a source of much frustration for Sony fans. The release of the Xbox Series X Digital suggests Microsoft could be leaning in the same direction. With so many games and consoles forgoing support for physical versions, some players worry that this is part of a larger trend marking the end of physical gaming as a whole.
It remains undecided whether the game “Avowed” will get a physical disc release following its launch, or if Xbox might phase out consoles that play discs entirely. This potential shift wouldn’t be met with enthusiasm by all gamers.
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2024-11-29 21:13