Avowed will not only let you customise your character’s appearance but also the background “that will shape how the world perceives and responds to you”, too.
In a series of posts on X/Twitter, Obsidian let fans in for an early peek at the fantasy RPG’s Character Creation menu, where players can choose between an Arcade Scholar, Court Augur, Vanguard Scout, War Hero, and Noble Scion, all of which determine what dialogue options and starting weapons you’ll have available to you when you kick off your adventure.
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“You hail from the Aedyran Empir, but who exactly are you, Envoy?” Obsidian teased on social media (thanks, TheGamer). “Stranger still, you have never learned which god touched your soul.
“In the Character Creation menu, you’ll have the opportunity to customize your Godlike character and choose a background that will shape how the world perceives and responds to you.”
Here’s a closer look at our Envoys and we’re thrilled to see yours soon in the Living Lands! pic.twitter.com/4pFKmCnyYG
— Avowed (@AvowedtheGame) January 23, 2025
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For Noble Scion, we got to see exactly what’s special about this background, too.
“You were born to a noble house of great influence, middling wealth, and questionable morals,” the description said. “When scandals and succession disputes saw your family cast down, you threw yourself on the emperor’s mercy, and he shielded you.
“Canny yet refined, you have become a formidable force at court and an invaluable ally to the emperor.”
Don’t worry about the character creation locking out any equipment and abilities you find in-game, though – Obsidian reassures us that “all equipment and abilities are available to you regardless of your background.
Avowed will released next month, 18th February, on PC (Steam and Battle.net) and Xbox Series X/S, with day-one access for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers. Those who pay £90 (or $90) for the game’s Premium Edition, however, can play five days early.