A Knight of Decay: Xbox Brings Avowed’s Plague to London

A decaying knight statue, its armor consumed by real-life mushrooms, has materialized in London—a chilling testament to the Dreamscourge plaguing the world of Avowed. This striking installation, courtesy of Xbox, serves as both a captivating art piece and a stark warning, immersing onlookers in the game's grim reality. Accompanying posters showcasing Avowed on Xbox Series X|S further blur the lines between reality and the game's world.

Xbox has released a behind-the-scenes video on YouTube, offering a fascinating glimpse into the creation of this unique promotional spectacle.

Meanwhile, Avowed has garnered significant praise from Steam users, with an impressive 81% positive rating from Deluxe Edition players before launch. This overwhelmingly positive reception sets a high bar as the Standard Edition launches today.

Gaming journalist Jason Schreier shared his enthusiastic appraisal, highlighting Avowed's world design, compelling narrative, and engaging combat—but especially its exploration:

"Avowed has me hooked. Obsidian’s storytelling and combat were expectedly strong, but it’s the world’s design that stands out. Every pathway leads somewhere, every rooftop is accessible, and there’s always a hidden detail waiting to be found. Even after 40 hours, I keep coming back."

Schreier also noted a disparity between critical reception and player enthusiasm, drawing parallels to Fallout: New Vegas:

"Some of the reviews surprise me. It’s the same situation as Fallout: New Vegas—critics were split, but players turned it into a legend. Avowed could follow a similar trajectory."

Fallout: New Vegas, despite an initial Metacritic score of 83, ascended to become a beloved RPG classic. Could Avowed be destined for a similar trajectory towards RPG greatness?