“We Are Going To Be Releasing A Roadmap” – Avowed Developer Could Be Announcing Expansions Soon

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Summary

  • Obsidian has remained non-committal about expansions for Avowed, but a new post on the studio’s forums could be a promising sign.
  • Game director Carrie Patel has previously said that they’d like to do more with the game following its release.
  • Obsidian has another game release on the way, but Avowed was likely developed by a different internal team than The Outer Worlds 2.

Before its launch, Obsidian Entertainment was vague about whether Avowed might receive additional content in the form of expansions. In a conversation with Bloomberg, game director Carrie Patel hinted at the potential future of the game, expressing her desire for them to explore and develop the world further, saying “Now that we’ve constructed this captivating universe, and also honed our team’s skills in creating content and gameplay for this world, I’d be thrilled if we could delve deeper into it.

The success of Avowed relied heavily on its initial performance, and it seems that the game has either matched or surpassed expectations according to general consensus. Critics have given it a positive reception, scoring it an average of 81 on OpenCritic. Additionally, in the week following its release, it maintained a decent player base on Steam, particularly when compared to other Game Pass titles. Lastly, it’s reported that Obsidian is satisfied with the game’s sales figures.

Keep on Dreamscourgin’

A post on Obsidian Entertainment’s forum by GamesRadar+ indicates that their team is working on a plan for the game in the next year. Senior community manager Aarik Dorobiala wrote, “We are dedicated to continued support and are constantly seeking ways to enhance the game. Your feedback plays a crucial role in refining and expanding Avowed, and we’re eager to provide updates. In the coming weeks, we will share our plans for the game with a roadmap, so stay tuned!

For those devoted fans of Avowed, who might not have anticipated much post-launch assistance given Obsidian’s upcoming release of The Outer Worlds 2 this year, it’s worth noting that as the launch date approaches, collaboration across teams within Obsidian often becomes more prominent. While Avowed and The Outer Worlds 2 were probably developed by distinct teams, it’s not uncommon for games to evolve into studio-wide projects as they get closer to release.

While Dorobiala might be hinting at extra content, it could also mean updates or a PS5 port. But considering Patel’s pre-release comments, we have a strong reason to expect expansions.

It’s unclear if a potential expansion will take us to new, uncharted territories within the Living Lands or another part of the expansive world of Eora. We’ll need to keep an eye out for Obsidian’s upcoming roadmap for Avowed, which they plan to reveal in the coming weeks.

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2025-03-14 16:08