AsAvowednears its release date, it is important to know every edition of the game and what it rewards. Outside each edition, thehighly-anticipated RPG of 2025will launch on Xbox Game Pass on release. This is a huge boon for those who want to try the game out for cheap or don’t feel the desire to pay full price for a game such as this. This is especially important in a year with so many huge games launching, withAvowedhaving to compete with the newMonster Huntertitle in the same month.
ThoughAvowedis set in the same world as Obsidian Entertainment’sprevious gamePillars of Eternity, it is vastly different. The combat is tuned to a more modern audience, putting a focus on first or third-person combat. Players will have the flexibility of choosing from melee weapons, magic, or firearms as they progress through the campaign.
Avowed Premium Edition Details
The Whole Package For $90
The Premium Edition ofAvowedcomes in at $90 with hordes of rewards for buyers. The biggest two are the base game along with five days' early access to the title. This means that instead of having to wait till February 18, pre-order players can jump into the game on February 13.
Avowed’s Weapons Already Set It Apart From Other Fantasy RPGs
A number of exciting fantasy RPGs are on the horizon, but Avowed has a particular edge when it comes to the weaponry at players' fingertips.
For in-game cosmetics, this edition will give each companion two sets of bonus skins to give them their sense of flair. Finally, each buyer will receive a digital artbook and the game’s original soundtrack.
Avowed Digital Artbook
Avowed Original Soundtrack
Overall, for the extra $20 spent when compared to the Standard Edition, the amount of rewards is sizable. The argument could be made thatthe five days of early access and bonus cosmetics alone warrant the price. This then comes with the bonus of the artbook and soundtrack. Though they may not be as collectible, since they are in a digital format, they are still a cool piece of history for the game.
Avowed Standard Edition Details
The Usual Base Package Is Priced At $69.99
The Standard Edition ofAvowedprices out to $70, the standard price for most AAA games now, and includes exactly what is expected of it and nothing more. This edition will only offer players the base game, with no cosmetics, digital rewards, or early access options.
Avowed Standard Edition Includes:
Avowed Base Game
It is currently unknown if the cosmetic skins from the premium edition can be purchased in-game, but there is a chance since they are never labeled as exclusive. This edition ofAvowedis what will be offered to players who use the Xbox Game Pass to play the game.
Avowed Premium Upgrade Edition Details
A Genius & Inexpensive Upgrade For Only $25
TheAvowedPremium Upgrade Editionis a semi-unique take on pre-ordering that solves a lot of issues in this modern gaming world. This edition is a $25 purchase for those who initially bought the Standard Edition, or who are playingAvowedthrough the Game Pass.It comes with all the rewards from the Premium Edition but does not include the base game. The latter is reserved for those who buy the other two additions, but if upgrading from the Standard Edition, then this isn’t a problem.
Though this is a slight loss for any upgrading from the Standard Edition, as it would be $5 more than buying the regular Premium Edition, this is a huge boon for Game Pass users. Most of the time, Game Pass users are excluded from any type of pre-order rewards, which can be a real shame when the rewards are substantial. This option gives those who may not have the full $90 to spend, or would rather not spend that much, a way to get all the rewards while still having access to the game as long as they have a Game Pass subscription.
Overall,Avowedis set to be one of the biggest games in early 2025, and its flexibility should be appreciated. Its pre-order rewards warrant the price tag, but the title still wanted to give a fair shot to those on Game Pass. This kind of strategy could be something that is expanded upon in the gaming world as subscription services become more popular. For now, these are all three editions ofAvowedand what they contain as the title releases on February 18.
