Microsoft and the Xbox team have confirmed that Obsidian’s new RPG, Avowed, will not be released in 2024 and has been delayed to February 18, 2025. The Xbox social media team confirmed the delay in an announcement that began with the phrase “so many games!” hinting that the delay comes down to the sheer number of first-party and key third-party releases planned for this holiday season.
Xbox head Phil Spencer added, “We’re proud of what the Obsidian team have accomplished with Avowed and want to make sure they have the best launch possible. We look forward to you enjoying it along with the rest of our lineup of games and updates coming this year and beyond.” According to insiders, development on Avowed is wrapping up, and the delay is purely due to timing, ensuring the highly anticipated RPG doesn’t get lost in a sea of Xbox games.
First-party Xbox games and major expansion releases still to be released in 2024 for PC and console include: *[List of Games]*. Throw in the recent S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl delay to November 20, 2024 (which is coming to Xbox Game Pass on day one), and you can see why Avowed is being pushed back to early 2025.
However, it’s still disappointing as Avowed is the only narrative-heavy single-player RPG in the list. Plus, it’s the latest game from the creators of Fallout: New Vegas and The Outer Worlds, making it a highly anticipated title for many gamers.
