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

A colossal statue of a decaying knight, his armor rusted and adorned with unsettling, realistic mushrooms, has materialized in London. This striking installation, a chilling testament to the plague sweeping Avowed's world, is the work of Xbox. Serving as both artwork and ominous warning, it plunges onlookers into the grim reality of the Dreamscourge infection. Accompanying posters promoting the Xbox Series X|S release further immerse the urban setting, transforming a typical street into a gateway to Avowed's realm.

To showcase the creation of this unsettling display, Xbox has released a behind-the-scenes video on YouTube, offering fans an intimate look at the promotional endeavor.

The game itself has garnered significant acclaim from Steam users, with a remarkable 81% positive rating from Deluxe Edition players before its official launch. This overwhelmingly positive pre-release reception sets a high bar for the Standard Edition's debut.

Industry veteran Jason Schreier lauded Avowed, praising its world-building, narrative, and combat systems. However, he singled out the exploration as a standout feature:

"Avowed has completely captivated me. Obsidian's storytelling and combat are predictably excellent, but the world design is truly exceptional. Every path leads somewhere, every rooftop is accessible, and hidden details abound. Even after 40 hours, I'm still exploring."

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

"Some reviews are surprising. It's mirroring the Fallout: New Vegas experience—critics were divided, yet players elevated it to legendary status. Avowed might follow a similar trajectory."

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