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

A decaying knight statue, its armor consumed by unsettling, real-world fungi, has materialized in London—a chilling premonition of the plague sweeping Avowed's realm. This striking installation, crafted by Xbox, functions as both artwork and ominous warning, plunging onlookers into the game's grim Dreamscourge reality. Accompanying posters advertising Avowed for Xbox Series X|S transform a commonplace street into a gateway to the game's world.

Xbox has released a behind-the-scenes YouTube video documenting the creation of this unsettling display, offering fans an intimate glimpse into its development.

Meanwhile, Avowed has garnered overwhelmingly positive Steam reviews—a remarkable 81% recommendation rate from Deluxe Edition players prior to launch, generating considerable anticipation for today's Standard Edition release.

Gaming industry veteran Jason Schreier lauded Avowed, highlighting its compelling world design, narrative, and combat mechanics, but particularly its exploration:

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

However, Schreier also observed a disparity between critical and player reception, 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 trajectory."

Fallout: New Vegas, despite an initial Metacritic score of 83, later achieved undisputed classic status. Could Avowed be destined for a comparable ascent to RPG immortality?