A decaying knight statue, its armor consumed by unsettling, real-world fungi, has materialized in London—a chilling testament to the plague gripping Avowed's world. This striking installation, crafted by Xbox, serves as both art and ominous foreshadowing, plunging onlookers into the game's grim Dreamscourge reality. Accompanying promotional posters for the Xbox Series X|S version complete the immersive street scene, transforming an ordinary London location into a gateway to Avowed.

Xbox has released a behind-the-scenes YouTube video documenting the creation of this unique marketing stunt, offering fans an inside look at the process.

Pre-launch Steam reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with 81% of Deluxe Edition players recommending the game, generating significant anticipation for today's Standard Edition release.

Industry veteran Jason Schreier lauded Avowed, particularly its world design, narrative, and combat, but highlighted the exceptional exploration:

"Avowed has completely captivated me. Obsidian's storytelling and combat are excellent, as expected, but the world design is truly exceptional. Every path leads somewhere, every rooftop is accessible, and there are always hidden secrets to uncover. Even after 40 hours, I'm still exploring."

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

"Some reviews are surprising. It mirrors the Fallout: New Vegas situation—critics were divided, yet players elevated it to legendary status. Avowed might follow a similar path."

Fallout: New Vegas, despite an initial Metacritic score of 83, later achieved classic RPG status. Could Avowed be destined for a similar journey to RPG greatness?