Avowed's Journey from Multiplayer Concept to Single-Player RPG Success

Obsidian Entertainment's Avowed underwent significant changes during development, ultimately finding its identity as a narrative-driven single-player RPG.

Avowed was initially conceived as a multiplayer hybrid combining elements of Skyrim and Destiny but shifted direction after Obsidian's acquisition by Microsoft in 2021.
The game's development faced two major reboots, including a leadership change and a pivot to a zone-based single-player model inspired by The Outer Worlds.
Director Carrie Patel emphasized that dropping multiplayer allowed the team to focus on Obsidian's strengths: storytelling, character development, and world-building.
Avowed, set in the Pillars of Eternity universe, has been well-received by players and critics, with positive feedback on its narrative and gameplay elements.
Patel has expressed interest in expanding the game's world through potential sequels or DLC, though no follow-up projects have been officially confirmed.