Avowed's Release Date and Edition Breakdown: A Guide to Pre-Ordering
Avowed, Obsidian Entertainment's first-person action-RPG, launches on Xbox Series X|S and PC. However, the release date depends on the edition you choose.
Release Dates:
- Premium Editions (Steelbook & Digital): February 13th
- Standard Edition: February 18th
Pre-orders are open now (check Amazon for availability). Let's examine each edition:
1. Avowed - Premium Edition Steelbook (Physical):
- Price: $94.99 (Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Target, Walmart)
- Includes:
- Physical game copy in a premium steelbook.
- Digital game code.
- Up to 5 days early access (February 13th).
- Map of the Living Lands.
- Developer letter.
- Digital artbook and soundtrack.
- Two premium companion skin packs.
2. Avowed - Premium Edition (Digital):
- Price: $89.99 (Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Xbox Store, Steam)
- Includes:
- Digital game copy.
- Up to 5 days early access.
- Two premium skin packs.
- Digital artbook and original soundtrack.
3. Avowed - Standard Edition (Digital):
- Price: $69.99 (Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Xbox Store, Steam)
- Includes: Digital game copy only. Available on Game Pass.
4. Avowed - Premium Upgrade Edition (Digital):
- Price: $24.99 (Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Xbox Store)
- Upgrades: Transforms a standard edition into a premium edition, granting early access and premium content.
5. Game Pass Availability:
- Avowed will be available on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on February 18th (standard edition).
About Avowed:
Avowed is a first-person action-RPG set in the Living Lands of Eora (from the Pillars of Eternity series, though prior knowledge isn't required). Players investigate a spreading plague, battling monsters with magic, swords, and guns, while making impactful choices and recruiting companions.
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